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Knit  Your*  Bit 

Swiftly,  to  and  fro, 

Let  your  needles  fly! 

Be  not  yours  to  know 

Pause,  for  tear  or  sigh. 

Stitch  by  stitch  they  grow, 
Garments  soft  and  warm 

That  will  keep  life's  glow 
In  some  shivering  form. 

Sweater,  muffler,  sock, 

For  the  soldiers'  wear! 

List  to  pity's  knock  — 

For  those  "over  there." 

Children's  voices,  too, 

In  the  sad  refrain, 
Wring  our  hearts  anew, 

From  that  world  of  pain. 

Banish  for  a  while 

Tints  of  brighter  hue, 

Welcome  with  a  smile 
Khaki,  gray  and  blue. 

Days  are  cold  and  drear, 

Nights  are  long  and  bleak. 

Thoughts  from  home  are  dear. 
Where  the  cannons  shriek. 

Let  some  simple  thing, 

That  your  hand  employs, 

Cheer  and  comfort  bring 
To  our  gallant  Boys. 

May  there  be  no  end 

To  what  love  supplies ! 

Thus  their  share  we'll  send 
To  our  brave  Allies ! 

A.  M.  D. 


October,  1917.  O.G  ~6  191?         ^ 


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NITTING 

Jot  ih^.    ALLIES 


Khaki  Knitting 
Book 


Edited   by  / 

OLIVE  WHITING 


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COPYRIGHT  1917.  ty  ALLIES   SPECIAL  AID 

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FORE^VORD 

This  book  IS  in  no  sense  an  instruction  book,  but 
for  those  who  are  famihar  with  the  art  of  knitting  the 
articles  therein  will  be  found  practical  and  eas\'  to 
make. 

Thanks  are  due  to  the  following: 

American  Polish  Relief  Committee,  American  Red 
Cross,  Bear  Brand  Yarn  Mfrs.,  Columbia  Yarns, 
Comite  Franco-American,  Miss  A.  M.  Drur^',  S.  B.  & 
B.  W.  Fleisher,  Incorporated,  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds, 
Modern  Knitting  Book,  Modern  Priscilla,  Nav}^  League 
Leaflet,  Utopia  Yarn  Book  and  Mrs.  Ma.ry  Willard,  for 
permission  to  use  directions  and  illustrations  without 
which  the  book  could  not  have  been  compiled. 

The  Editor 

The  mone}'  from  the  sale  of  the  Khaki  Knitting 
Book  goes  to  the  Allies  and  am^one  lending  the  book 
to  a  friend  who  can  afford  to  bu}'  one,  defrauds  the 
Allies. 

The  Editor 


KHAKI 


KNITTING 


BOOK 


INDEX 


Sweaters 

Ladies'  Knitted  Sweater 1 

Sleeveless  Jacket    1 

Ladies'  Knitted  Slip-On  Sweater 2 

Large  Sleeveless  Jacket    3 

Sleeveless  Jersey    3 

Wristlets 

Regulation  Wristlets 3 

Knitted  Wristlets    3 

Wristlets    4 

Crocheted  Wristlets  with  Thumbhole, 

or  Half  Glove    4 

Men's  Socks 

Socks,  in  Plain  Knitting 5 

Bed  Socks 6 

Regulation  Socks   6 

Light  Hard- Wearing  Socks  for  Men  .  .  .    7 

Man's  Socks    9 

Knitted  Socks  for  Service  Wear    9 

Heelless  Socks    11 

Bed  Socks 12 

Men's  Socks  knit  on  2  needles    12 

Soldiers'   Knitted    Sleeping    or    Stump 

Socks    12 

Knitted  Socks  for  Medium-Sized  Men.  13 

Crocheted  Hospital  Stockings 14 

Knitted  Sleeping  Socks 15 

Children's  Sweaters 

Boys'  Knitted  Sweater 15 

Child's  Closed  Sweater,  with  V  neck.  .  .  16 
Child's     Knitted     Slip-Over     Sweater, 

with  Collar    17 

Child's  Knitted  Sweater 18 

Men's  Scarfs  and   Mufflers 

Crocheted  Scarf    I 18 

Crocheted  Scarf  11 19 

Knitted  Muffler 19 

Men's  Mittens 

Knitted  Thumbless  Mittens    19 

Crocheted  Thumbless  Mittens 19 

Men's  Knitted  Mittens 20 

Long  Crocheted  Wristlets  with  Thumb- 
holes,  or  Half  Glove 20 


Crocheted  Wristlets 21 

Soldiers'    Knitted     Fingerless     Gloves, 
with  Thumb  and  Index  Finger   .  .  .21 

Knitted  Mittens 22 

Knitted  Bath  Mitt    23 


Men's  Caps,   Helmets,   Abdominal 
Bands,  etc. 

Men's  Knitted  Polo  Caps 23 

A  Man's  Helmet,  with  Cape  Pieces    .  .  .24 

Seamen's  Helmet 24 

Helmet  without  Cape  Pieces 25 

Sleeping  Cap 25 

French  Soldier's  Crocheted  Cap 26 

Knitted   Cap,   and   Combination   Scarf 
and  Cap.  for  Convalescent  Wear.  .27 

Men's  Trench  Caps 27 

Ear  Protectors  with  Head  Band   27 

Abdominal  Band 28 

Knitted  Knee  Caps  28 

Knitted  Eve  Bandage     28 

Knitted  Wash  Cloth 29 

Knitted  Hot-Water  Bottle  Cover 29 

Knee  Cap    29 

Abdominal  Scarf  Belt 30 

Comfort  Bags,  for  Soldier  or  Sailor 30 

Boys'  Caps 

Boys'    Knitted    Polo    Cap.     See    under 

Men's  Polo  Cap. 
Boys'  Knitted  Storm  Cap    31 


Infants'  Bands 

Knitted  Band  .  . 


.31 


Baby's  Caps  and  Socks 

Baby's  Knitted  Hood 32 

Infant's  Snowflake  Hood    33 

Infant's  High  Knitted  Bootees    33 


Child's  Mittens 

Child's  Knitted  Mittens 33 

Child's  Knitted  Mittens 34-35 

Baby's  Knitted  Angora  Mittens 36 

Babv's  Thumbless  Mittens    37-38 

Child's  Mittens    38 


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Children's  Stockings 

Child's  Socks    39 

Boys'  Socks _ .40 

Child's  Three-qutirter     Stocking,     with 

Scotch  Top 42 

Crocheted  and   Knitted  Ambulance  or 

Hospital  Blankets 43 

Crocheted  Blanket;  Cross  in  Centre  . .  .43 

Knitted  Blocks  for  Blankets 43 

Knitted  Blanket  with  American  Flag.  .44 
Flag    44 


Abbreviations  Used 

Ch. — Chain  Stitch 

SI.  St.— Slip  a  stitch 

Sg.  C. — -Single  Crochet 

D.  C. — Double  Crochet 

T.  C. — -Treble  Crochet 

W. — to  wrap  wool  around  needle 

*   and    t — Mean   that   work  described   is 

to  be  repeated  between  them. 


KHAKI  KNITTING  BOOK 


LADIES'  KNITTED  SWEATER  IN  KIMONO  STYLE 

{Courtesy  of  Columbia  Yarns) 
For  36  or  38  Bust 

8  Hanks  of  Columbia  Floss 
2  Celluloid  Needles  No.  5 

Cast  on  75  stitches  for  the  back  and  knit  plain.  Work  75  ribs  (2  rows 
form  a  rib)  then  increase  1  stitch  at  each  end  every  other  row  until  there 
are  91  stitches  on  the  needle.  Now  cast  on  65  stitches  at  each  end  for  sleeves, 
work  30  ribs,  slip  the  first  95  stitches  off  on  an  extra  needle,  bind  off  the 
next  31  stitches  for  the  neck  and  on  the  remaining  95  start  the  front. 

Front:  Work  6  ribs  for  the  shoulder,  now  increase  3  stitches  every 
other  row  towards  the  neck  until  there  are  110  stitches  on  the  needle,  work 
23  ribs  on  this  length,  now  bind  off'  65  stitches  for  the  slee\'es.  Then  de- 
crease 1  stitch  every  other  row  towards  the  armhole  until  37  stitches  re- 
main; work  75  ribs  this  length  and  bind  off.  Work  2nd  front  to  corre- 
spond. Use  the  yarn  double  for  the  collar  and  cuffs.  Pick  up  50  stitches 
at  the  end  of  the  sleeves  for  the  cuffs,  and  work  17  ribs,  bind  oft"  loosely. 
Sew  up  the  under-arm  and  sleeves.  Pick  up  the  stitches  around  the  bot- 
tom of  the  sweater,  work  14  ribs,  bind  off.  Pick  up  the  stitches  in  the  right 
front,  work  6  ribs  and  on  the  next  row  work  buttonholes  as  follows.  Knit  4 
stitches*  bind  off  3  stitches,  knit  15  stitches,  repeat  from  *  until  you  have  7 
buttonholes.  On  the  next  row  cast  on  3  more  stitches  over  the  bound-off 
stitches,  work  6  ribs  more,  bind  off.  Work  border  on  left  front  omitting 
buttonholes.  For  the  collar  cast  on  23  stitches,  work  68  ribs,  bind  off,  sew  on 
to  sweater  leaving  |  the  border  extending  beyond  the  collar  each  side. 

SLEEVELESS  JACKET 

1  Pound  gray  or  dark  blue  knitting  yarn 

2  Celluloid  Needles  No.  8 

For  sleeveless  jacket,  cast  on  80  stitches.  I<jiit  2,  purl  2,  for  4  inches. 
Knit  plain  until  sweater  measures  25  inches.  Knit  28  stitches,  bind  off  24 
stitches  for  neck,  knit  28  stitches.  Knit  these  last  28  stitches  back  and 
forth  until  you  have  made  7  ribs  or  14  rows.  This  makes  the  shoulder. 
Cast  on  24  stitches.  I<jiit  the  28  stitches  on  end  of  needle  back  and  forth 
until  you  have  7  ribs,  for  the  second  shoulder.  Knit  plain  for  21  inches. 
Purl  2,  knit  2,  for  4  inches.  Sew  up  side,  leaving  9  inches  for  armholes. 
Crochet  2  loose  rows  around  each  armhole  and  neck. 


KHAKI 


KNITTING 


BOOK 


LADIES'  KNITTED  SLIP-OVER  SWEATER- Illustrated 

{Courtesy  of  Columbia  Yarns) 
For  36  or  38  Bust 

19  Hanks  of  Columbia  Teazle  Wool 
4  Balls  of  Columbia  Angora  Wool 
2  Celluloid  Knitting  Needles  No.  5 

Note  —  2  rows  form  a  rib. 
Back  —  Cast  on  75  stitches,  knit 
plain  for  18  inches,  then  increase  1 
stitch  at  each  end  every  other  row 
5  times,  cast  on  65  stitches  at  each 
end  for  sleeves.  Knit  30  ribs,  slip 
the  first  95  stitches  off  on  an  extra 
needle,  bind  off  25  stitches  for  the 
neck  and  on  the  remaining  95 
stitches  start  the  front. 

Front  —  Knit  5  ribs,  then  cast 
on  16  stitches  toward  the  front, 
work  20  ribs,  work  second  front  to  corre- 
spond, slip  all  the  stitches  on  to  one  needle 
and  work  9  ribs,  now  bind  off  65  stitches 
at  each  end,  this  completes  the  sleeves, 
decrease  1  stitch  at  each  end  every  other 
row  5  times,  work  on  this  length  until  front 
is  as  long  as  back,  bind  off  loosely. 

Ciijfs  —  With  Angora  Wool  pick  up 
50  stitches  at  end  of  sleeve,  knit  16  ribs, 
bind  oft. 

Collar  —  With  Angora   Wool   cast  on 
20  stitches,  knit  14  inches,   bind    off,  sew 
in  place,  finish  the  front  of  neck  with  a  row  of  slip  stitches. 
Girdle  —  Cast  on  26  stitches,  knit  plain  for  1^  yards. 
Balls  —  With  Angora  Wool  make  a  chain  of  4  stitches,  join  in  a  ring, 
work  round,  working  2  Sg.  C.  in  each  stitch  (always  taking  up  the  back  loop 
of  preceding  row)  until  there  are  22  stitches,  work  8  rows  plain,  fill  ball 
with  cotton,  decrease  in  the  same  manner  as  you  increased  until  4  stitches 
remain,  draw  together  and  sew  to  end  of  girdle. 


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LARGE  SLEEVELESS  JACKET 

{Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds) 

3|  Hanks  of  Knitting  Yarn,  Gray  or  Khaki 
2  Bone  or  Amber  Knitting  Needles  No.  5 

Cast  on  92  stitches,  knit  2,  purl  2,  for  4  inches.  Knit  plain  for  21  inches, 
then  knit  31  stitches,  bind  off  28  stitches;  knit  31  stitches.  Knit  7  ribs 
on  each  shoulder,  cast  on  28  stitches;  knit  plain  21  inches  and  knit  2,  purl  2, 
for  4  inches.     Sew  up  sides  leaving  ten  inches  for  the  armhole. 


SLEEVELESS  JERSEY 

(Courtesy  of  Miss  M.  E.  Drury) 

2\  Skeins  of  Scotch  Yarn 
1  Pair  Needles  No.  6 

Cast  on  84  stitches.  Knit  26  rows,  2  seam  and  2  plain;  knit  23  inches 
plain ;  knit  30  stitches  and  bind  off  loosely  24  stitches  for  the  neck.  Knit 
remaining  30  stitches.  For  shoulders  knit  10  ribs  (20  rows)  on  each  of  30 
stitches;  then  cast  on  24  stitches,  knit  the  30  stitches  on  shoulder  and  then 
knit  23  inches  of  84  stitches  plain  as  before,  knitting  2  seam  and  2  plain  for 
26  rows.     Sew  together  under  the  arms. 


REGULATION  WRISTLETS  WITH  THUMB 

I  Hank  gray  Knitting  Yarn 

1  Pair  Bone  Knitting  Needles  No.  3 

Cast  on  52  stitches.  Knit  2,  purl  2,  for  12  inches.  Sew  up,  leaving 
2-inch  space  for  thumb  3  inches  from  top.  Take  up  stitches  and  knit  4 
rows  for  thumb.     Bind  off. 


KNITTED  WRISTLETS  WITH  SLIT  FOR  THUMB 

{Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds) 

I  Hank  of  Worsted,  Gray  or  Khaki 

1  Pair  of  Steel  Needles  No.  11  or  Amber  No.  3 

Cast  on  52  stitches  and  knit  2,  purl  2,  for  12  inches.     Sew  up  leaving 
slit  for  the  thumb  2  inches  long,  3  inches  from  one  end. 


KHAKI  KNITTING         BOOK 


WRISTLETS 

Use  any  Soft  Dark  Wool 
4  Steel  Needles  No.  14 

Cast  on  60  stitches  (20  on  each  of  the  three  needles),  rib  for  9  inches. 
Cast  off  loosely. 

To  make  a  wristlet  with  a  thumbhole,  use  the  same  size  needles.  Cast 
on  60  stitches,  20  on  each  of  the  three  needles;  rib  for  8  inches,  cast  off  9 
stitches;  knit  2  rows  back  and  forth;  cast  on  again  the  9  stitches  and  knit 
2  inches  more.     Bind  off. 

Wristlets  No.   1 

I  Hank  of  Yarn  (1-8  lb.) 

1  Pair  Red  Cross  Needles  No.  2 

Cast  on  48  stitches,  knit  2  and  purl  2  for  12  inches,  and  sew  up  leaving 
2  inches  open  space  for  thumb  2  inches  from  the  edge. 


Wristlets  No.   2 

i  Hank  of  Yarn  (1-8  lb.) 
4  Red  Cross  Needles  No.  1 

Cast  on  52  stitches  on  3  needles;  16-16-20.  Knit  2,  purl  2,  for  8  inches. 
To  make  opening  for  thumb,  knit  2,  purl  2,  to  end  of  3d  needle,  turn;  knit 
and  purl  back  to  end  of  1st  needle,  always  slipping  first  stitch;  turn.  Con- 
tinue knitting  back  and  forth  for  2  inches.  From  this  point  continue  as  at 
first  for  4  inches  for  the  hand.  Bind  off  loosely  and  buttonhole  thumb  opening. 


CROCHETED  WRISTLET  WITH  THUMBHOLE  OR  HALF 

GLOVE 

1  Amber  Hook  No.  4 

Chain  45  stitches.  Join  with  slip  stitch.  1st  row:  1  single  crochet  in 
each  chain  stitch.  2nd  row:  1  single  crochet  in  each  stitch.  Repeat  2nd 
row  for  40  rows.  41st  row:  1  single  crochet  in  each  of  first  19  stitches, 
chain  7,  skip  7,  for  buttonhole,  and  1  single  crochet  in  each  of  the  next  19 
stitches.  42nd  row:  1  single  crochet  in  each  stitch  and  1  single  crochet  in 
each  chain  stitch  of  7.  Repeat  42nd  row  for  15  rows  and  finish  around  with 
slip  stitch  in  each  stitch.     Fasten  off. 


KHAKI         KNITTING         BOOK 


On  beginning  chain  at  wrist,  fasten  yarn.  1  single  crochet  in  stitch, 
*  chain  1,  1  single  crochet  in  same  stitch,  skip  1  stitch,  and  1  single  crochet 
in  next  stitch;   repeat  around  from  *. 


SOCKS,  in  Plain  Knitting 

6  oz.  3-Ply  Yarn 

4  No.  11  Knitting  Needles 

Cast  on  60  stitches,  20  stitches  on  each  of  3  needles.  Knit  2,  purl  2, 
for  32  rounds.     Knit  plain  for  11  inches. 

The  Heel — Put  30  stitches  on  the  first  needle,  then  equally  divide 
the  remaining  stitches  (required  for  the  instep),  on  the  second  and  third 
needles,  to  be  left  until  the  heel  is  finished. 

On  the  30  stitches  knit  alternately  plain  and  purl  30  rows,  always 
slipping  the  first  stitch. 

To  turn  the  heel,  knit  18,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over  the 
knitted,  turn,  purl  8,  purl  2  together,  turn,  knit  8,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the 
slipped  stitch  over.  Continue  working  in  this  manner  until  all  the  stitches 
are  worked  in,  haA'ing  the  nine  stitches  on  the  needle  under  the  heel,  knit 
the  two  center  stitches  together. 

The  Instep —  Knit  across  the  first  needle,  and  pick  up  15  stitches  on 
the  side  of  the  heel;  knit  on  to  the  second  needle  the  30  stitches  which 
were  left  for  the  instep;  and  with  the  third  needle  pick  up  the  15  stitches  on 
the  other  side  of  the  heel,  and  knit  off  4  stitches  from  the  first  needle. 

Knit  2  rounds  plain. 

To  decrease  knit  the  3rd  and  4th  stitches  together  from  the  end  of  the 
first  needle,  knit  across  the  second  needle,  and  on  the  third  needle,  knit  2, 
slip  1 ,  knit  1 ,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over.  Do  this  in  every  third  round  until 
there  are  15  stitches  on  each  of  the  first  and  third  needles. 

Knit  plain  until  the  work  measures  7  inches  from  the  heel. 

For  the  Toe  —  *  Knit  to  within  the  last  3  stitches  on  the  first  needle, 
knit  2  together,  knit  1 :  on  the  instep  needle,  knit  1,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the 
slipped  stitch  over,  knit  to  the  last  3  stitches,  knit  2  together,  knit  1 ;  on 
the  third  needle,  knit  1,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  to 
the  end  of  the  needle.     Knit  1  round  plain. 

Repeat  from  *  until  the  stitches  are  reduced  to  24. 

Divide  the  instep  and  foot  stitches  equally  on  to  2  needles.  Turn  the 
sock  inside  out  and  cast  off  the  2  needles  together. 


KHAKI 


KNITTING 


BOOK 


BED  SOCKS 

{Courtesy  of  American  Polish  Relief  Committee) 

2  No.  12  Steel  Needles 
Any  Knitting  Yarn 

Cast  on  50  stitches.  Knit  2,  purl  2,  for  30  rows.  Knit  2  rows  plain. 
Knit  24  stitches,  increase  1  stitch  and  knit  to  end  of  row.  Knit  25  stitches 
on  next  row,  increase  1  stitch,  knit  2,  increase  1,  and  knit  to  end  of  row. 
Continue  this  widening  in  the  center  until  you  have  100  stitches,  then  knit 
2  rows  plain.     Bind  off,  and  sew  up  the  back  and  foot. 


REGULATION  SOCKS— Illustrated 

6|  Skeins  4-Ply  Scotch  Yarn 
4  Steel  Needles  No.  13 

Cast  on  64  stitches,  and  rib  in   rows  of  knit  2,  purl  2,  for  4|   inches 
Knit  plain  until  the  stocking  measures  12  inches  including  the  ribbing. 

The  Heel  ■ —  Knit  32  stitches  on   to   one   needle, 
and  leave  the  remaining  32  on  the  other  two  needles 
for  the  instep.     On  the  heel  needle  knit  30  rows  of 
alternate  knitting  and  purling,  always  slipping  the  first 
stitch.    Then  with  the  inside  of  the  heel  toward  you, 
purl  18,  purl  2  together,  purl  1,  turn.     Knit  6  stitches, 
slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  1,  turn. 
Purl  7  stitches,  purl  2  together,  purl  1,  turn.     Knit 
stitches,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over, 
knit  1,  turn.     Purl  9  stitches,  purl  2 
together,   purl    1,    turn.         Knit     10 
stitches,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slip- 
ped  stitch   over,  knit  1,   turn.     Purl 
11,    purl    2    together,    purl    1,    turn. 
Knit  12,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slip- 
ped stitch  over,  knit   1,  turn.     Purl 

13,  purl  2  together,  purl  1,  turn.  Knit 

14,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  slipped  stitch 
over,  knit  1,  turn.  Purl  15,  purl  2 
together,  purl  1,  turn.     Knit  16,  slip 

1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  1,  turn.  Purl  17,  purl  2  together, 
turn.  Knit  17,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  slipped  stitch  over.  Pick  up  16  stitches 
along  the  sides  of  the  heel  flap,  knitting  each  stitch  as  you  pick  it  up.     Knit 


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the  32  stitches  of  the  instep  needles  on  to  one  needle.  Pick  up  and  knit 
the  16  stitches  along  the  other  side  of  the  heel  flap,  and  knit  on  to  this 
needle  9  stitches  from  the  first  needle. 

Knit  1  round  plain. 

The  Gussets  —  *  On  the  first  needle,  knit  to  within  3  stitches  of  the  end 
of  needle,  knit  2  together,  knit  1 .  Knit  instep  needle  plain.  On  third  needle, 
knit  1,  slip  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  plain  to  end  of  needle.  Knit 
1  round  plain  *. 

Repeat  between  *  *  until  there  are  62  stitches  on  the  needles.  Knit 
plain  until  the  foot  measures  9  inches  (measured  from  the  back  of  the  heel). 

The  Toe  —  Knit  7,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  repeat 
to  the  end  of  round.  Knit  6  rows  plain.  Knit  5,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  slipped 
stitch  over,  repeat  to  end  of  round.  Knit  4  rows  plain.  Knit  3,  slip  1, 
knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  repeat  to  end  of  round.  Knit  3  rounds 
plain.  Knit  2,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  repeat  to  end  of 
round.  Knit  2  rounds  plain.  Knit  1,  slip  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  o\-er, 
repeat  to  end  of  the  round.  Knit  1  round  plain.  Knit  1  round,  decreas- 
ing once  on  the  first  needle,  twice  on  the  instep  needle,  and  once  on  the  third 
needle.  This  should  lea\e  4  stitches  on  each  of  the  foot  needles  and  8  on 
the  instep  needle.  Knit  the  stitches  on  the  two  foot  needles  off  on  to  one 
needle.  Holding  the  two  needles  together,  knit  off  1  stitch  from  each  needle 
at  a  time,  bind  off,  and  fasten  end  of  wool  securely.  Length  of  finished 
foot  should  be  11  inches. 


LIGHT  HARD-WEARING  SOCK  FOR  MEN 

(Foot  measures  lOf  inches) 

4  Ounces  of  4-Ply  Fingering 
4  Steel  Needles  No.  12 

Cast  on  60  stitches  (20  on  each  needle),  rib  in  rows  of  knit  2,  purl  2,  or 
knit  3,  purl  1,  for  4  inches.  Knit  plain  until  the  leg  measures  11  inches  in- 
cluding the  ribbing.  Divide  the  stitches  so  that  one  needle  contains  30 
stitches  with  15  on  each  of  the  other  2  needles. 

To  Make  Heel — Work  forward  and  backward  along  the  needle  with  the 
greatest  number  of  stitches,  slip  1,  purl  1.  Every  row  is  the  same,  knit  16 
rows  and  finish  along  the  inside  row.  To  turn  the  heel  flap.  Begin  on  an 
outside  row.  Slip  1,  knit  11,*  knit  2  together,  knit  2,  knit  2  together,  knit 
plain  to  end  of  row  *  then  purl  along  the  inside  row.  Outside  Row.  Slip 
1,  knit  10  and  repeat  *  to  *.  Continue  knitting  the  inside  and  outside 
rows,  knitting  1  less  after  the  slip  one  in  each  outside  row   until   there  are 


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12  stitches  on  the  needle.  Finish  along  an  inside  row.  To  pick  up  the 
sides  of  the  Heel  Flap.  Pick  up  and  knit  the  inner  loops  of  the  chain  at  the 
left  side  of  the  flap,  adding  these  to  the  12  already  on  the  heel  needle. 

Knit  along  the  front  of  the  sock,  working  the  stitches  on  to  one  needle 
ready  for  the  instep.  Pick  up  and  knit  the  inner  loops  of  the  chain  at  the 
right  hand  side  of  the  flap,  and  take  off  half  of  the  12  heel  stitches  on  to  this 
needle,  dividing  the  stitches  evenly  on  the  2  heel  needles.  The  foot  is  knitted 
plain. 

Now  count  the  stitches  in  the  whole  round.  The  difference  between 
this  number  and  the  number  of  stitches  in  a  round  at  the  ankle  will  give  the 
number  of  stitches  to  be  decreased  at  the  instep.  Then  divide  number  of 
stitches  to  be  decreased  by  two  and  this  will  give  the  number  of  rounds  in 
which  intakes  must  be  worked. 

To  work  round  of  instep  decreasings.  Knit  to  within  2  stitches  of  the 
end  of  the  left-hand  heel  needle,  knit  these  2  together.  Knit  along  the  in- 
step needle.  At  the  beginning  of  the  right-hand  heel  slip  1,  knit  1,  and  pull 
the  slipped  stitch  over  the  knitted  one.  Knit  to  the  end  of  round.  Go  on 
decreasing  in  this  way  until  you  have  4  consecutive  rounds,  then  every 
other  round  until  you  have  15  stitches  on  each  heel  needle;  the  number  of 
stitches  on  the  2  heel  needles  should  be  equal  to  the  instep  needle.  Con- 
tinue knitting  plain  rounds  until  the  foot  measures  9  inches,  then  commence 
to  shape  the  toe,  by  beginning  on  the  instep  needle  with  30  stitches. 

1st  round.  *Slip  1,  knit  2  together,  f  slip  1,  knit  1;  repeat  from  f  to 
within  3  stitches  of  the  end  of  the  needle,  then  knit  2  together,  knit  1.  The  2 
back  needles  with  15  stitches  on  each  are  to  be  treated  as  one  needle  and 
worked  as  the  instep  needle,  therefore  repeat  from  *.  This  completes  the 
round. 

2nd  round,  f  knit  1,  slip  1,  repeat  from  f  to  end  of  round,  knitting  the 
last  stitch. 

3rd  round,  f  Slip  1,  knit  1,  repeat  from  f  to  end  of  round,  knitting  the 
last  stitch.  Repeat  from  *  to  the  end  of  third  round  3  times.  There  should 
be  44  stitches  in  the  round. 

Next  round.  **  Slip  1,  knit  2  together;  *  Slip  1,  knit  1 ;  repeat  from  * 
to  within  three  of  the  end  of  needle,  then  knit  2  together.  Knit  1.  Re- 
peat from  **  for  the  working  of  the  two  back  needles,  treating  them  as  one. 

Next  round.  *  Knit  1,  slip  1 ;  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round,  but  knit 
the  last  stitch.     Repeat  from  **  till  the  stitches  number  12. 

Divide  the  stitches  equally  on  2  needles  and  cast  off,  darning  the  end  of 
the  wool  up  and  down  the  side  of  the  toe  to  make  the  fastening  very  secure. 
Fold  the  sock  along  the  centre  back  of  leg  and  press  under  a  heavy  weight. 


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MAN'S  SOCKS 

{Courtesy  of  S.  B.  &  B.  W.  Fleisher,  Incorporated) 

1  Hank  of  Fleisher's  Knitting  Worsted 
4  Steel  Needles  No.  15 

Cast  on  80  stitches  equally  divided  on  4  needles.  Knit  2,  purl  2,  making 
rib  of  2  and  2  for  50  rows. 

Now  begin  to  knit  plain,  making  1  stitch  the  seam  stitch.  Continue 
knitting  plain  until  the  sock  measures  7  inches  in  length  (including  the  rib- 
bing). Now  narrow  on  each  side  of  the  seam  stitch  for  the  ankle.  This  is 
done  by  knitting  to  within  last  3  stitches  of  seam,  then  slip  1,  knit  1,  draw  the 
slipped  stitch  over  the  knitted  one,  knit  1,  purl  the  seam  stitch,  knitl. 
knit  2  together,  knit  the  rest  plain.  Repeat  this  5  times,  doing  5  rounds  be- 
tween each  narrowing.     Now  knit  plain  until  the  leg  measures  lOf  inches. 

Divide  the  stitches  for  the  heel,  have  17  on  each  side  of  seam;  knit  and 
purl  the  stitches  until  the  heel  measures  3  inches.  Always  slip  first  stitch 
whether  it  be  knitted  or  purled. 

Now  knit  across,  knit  20  stitches,  knit  2  together,  knit  1,  turn;  purl  5, 
purl  2  together,  purl  1,  turn;  knit  5,  knit  2  together,  knit  1,  repeat  these  2 
rows  until  you  have  only  7  stitches  left.  Now  pick  up  side  stitches,  do  3 
plain,  then  narrow. 

First  pin  of  heel;   knit  1,  knit  2  together,  knit  the  rest  plain. 

Second  pin,  knit  to  within  the  last  three  stitches,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the 
slipped  stitch  over  the  knitted  one,  knit  1 :  do  2  plain  rounds  between  each 
narrowing.  There  should  be  6  narrowings.  Next  knit  plain  until  you  have 
8  inches. 

Now  divide  stitches  for  the  toe,  half  on  front  pin,  one  quarter  on  each  of 
the  other  pins.     The  front  must  lie  flatly  on  the  sole  of  foot. 

(First  pin).  Knit  1,  knit  2  together,  knit  to  within  the  last  3  stitches, 
slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over  the  knitted  one,  knit  1. 

(Second  pin).     Knit  1,  knit  2  together,  knit  the  rest  plain. 

(Third  pin).  Knit  to  within  the  last  3  stitches,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the 
slipped  stitch  over  the  knitted  one;  do  2  plain  rounds  between  each  narrow- 
ing. Repeat  this  until  you  have  only  24  stitches  left  on  pins,  )r  until  the 
foot  measures  10  inches.     Bind  off  and  sew  up. 

KNITTED  SOCKS  FOR  SERVICE  WEAR 

4  Skeins  of  Stocking  Yarn 

4  Steel  Knitting  Needles,  Size  13 

Color  desired  —  Brown  or  Dark  Gray 

Cast  on  68  stitches  (20  on  1  needle,  24  on  2nd  and  3rd  needles) :  knit 
in  rib  of  2  plain,  2  purl  for  26  rounds. 


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27th  round.  Knit  10  (pick  up  an  extra  stitch  now  and  purl  it  ahvays 
for  seam  stitch),  knit  plain  to  end  of  round. 

Repeat  the  27th  round  until  the  57th  round  is  reached. 

57th  round.  1st  decreasing.  Knit  to  within  3  of  seam  stitch,  knit  2 
together,  knit  1,  purl  the  seam  stitch,  knit  1,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped 
stitch  over  the  knited  one,  knit  to  the  end  of  round. 

Repeat  this  decreasing  every  6th  round,  having  decreased  4  times. 

Now  knit  without  decreasing  for  24  rounds,  then  prepa-e  for  the  heel 
as  follows. 

For  the  Heel:  place  15  stitches  on  each  side  of  the  middle  seam  stitch, 
and  knit  these  31  stitches  backward  and  forward  for  25  rows,  always  slip- 
ping the  1st  stitch,  w^orking  1  plain  row  and  1  purl  row  alternately. 

To  turn  the  Heel:  Slip  the  first  stitch,  knit  15,  knit  2  together,  knit  1, 
turn  the  work;  slip  1,  purl  2,  purl  2  together,  purl  1,  turn;  slip  1,  knit  3. 
knit  2  together,  knit  1,  turn  ;  slip  1,  purl  4,  purl  2  together,  purl  1,  turn; 
slip  1,  knit  5,  knit  2  together,  knit  1,  turn;  slip  1,  purl  6,  purl  2  together, 
purl  1,  turn;  slip  1,  knit  7,  knit  2  together,  knit  1,  turn;  slip  1,  purl  8,  purl 
2  together,  purl  1,  turn;  slip  1,  knit  9,  knit  2  together,  knit  1,  turn;  slip  1, 
purl  10,  purl  2  together,  purl  1,  turn;  slip  1,  knit  11,  knit  2  together,  knit  1, 
turn;  slip  1,  purl  12,  purl  2  together,  purl  1,  turn;  slip  1,  knit  13,  knit  2 
together,  knit  1,  turn. 

The  heel  is  now  finished.  Knit  the  16  stitches,  and  proceed  to  pick  up 
the  17  stitches  down  the  side  of  the  heel  next  to  the  needle  just  finished, 
knitting  each  stitch  as  it  is  raised;  knit  the  30  stitches  that  were  left  on  to 
one  needle  for  the  front  of  the  foot,  and  proceed  to  pick  up  17  stitches  on  the 
other  side  of  heel:  then  knit  on  to  these  half  the  stitches  that  were  left  at 
the  top  of  the  heel. 

Knit  1  round:    the  2nd  decrease  thus: 

On  the  first  side  needle,  knit  to  within  3  of  the  end,  knit  2  together, 
knit  1,  knit  the  front  needle;  2nd  side  needle,  knit  1,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the 
slipped  stitch  over  the  knitted  one,  knit  to  end  of  needle. 

Decrease  in  this  manner  every  2nd  round  until  there  are  15  on  each  of 
the  side  needles,  reducing  them  to  correspond  with  the  front  needle, 
making  10  decreasings  for  the  instep. 

Knit  48  or  50  rounds  from  the  last  decreasing  for  the  length  of  foot  and 
then  decrease  for  the  toe  in  the  following  way: 

1st  side  needle;   knit  to  within  3  of  end,  knit  2  together,  knit  1. 

Front  needle:  knit  1,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  to 
within  3  of  end,  knit  2  together,  knit  1. 

2nd  side  needle:  knit  1,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  o\er. 
knit  to  end  of  needle. 


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Decrease  in  this  way  with  2  rounds  between,  4  times,  then  more  rapidly, 
until  you  have  only  9  stitches  on  the  front  needle  and  9  on  the  2  side  needles, 
which  must  be  placed  on  1st  needle.  Hold  the  2  needles  side  by  side, 
parallel  with  instep,  and  darn  off  the  stitches  aternately. 


HEELLESS  SOCKS 

2  Bone  Needles  No.  5 
Germantown  Wool 

Cast  on  60  stitches.  Knit  2,  purl  2,  until  the  sock  is  17  inches  long. 
Knit  across  plain;  knit  across  purl;  knit  across  plain,  knit  across  purl. 
Knit  5,  narrow  1  every  5th  stitch  to  end  of  needle.  Knit  across  purl;  knit 
across  plain;  knit  across  purl.  Knit  4,  narrow  1  every  4th  stitch  to  end  of 
needle.  Knit  across  purl;  knit  across  plain;  knit  across  purl.  Knit  3, 
narrow  1  every  3rd  stitch  to  end  of  needle.  Knit  across  purl;  knit  across 
plain;  knit  across  purl.  Knit  2,  narrow  1  every  2nd  stitch  to  end  of  needle. 
Knit  across  purl;  knit  across  plain;  knit  across  purl.  Knit  1,  narrow  1, 
every  other  stitch  to  end  of  needle.  Knit  across  purl;  knit  across  plain; 
knit  across  purl.  Knit  across,  narrow  1  every  other  stitch  to  end  of  needle. 
Knit  across  purl.     Bind  off.     Sew  up. 


HEELLESS  SOCKS 

1  Pair  Steel  Needles  No.  14 
1  Pair  Amber  Needles  No.  4 

Cast  on  84  stitches.  (On  the  steel  needles).  Knit  2,  seam  2,  for  3 
inches.  Changing  to  the  amber  needles,  knit  1  row,  seam  1  row,  for  7 
inches.  Begin  in  next  row  to  narrow:  knit  1,  narrow,  knit  to  within  3 
stitches,  narrow,  knit  1,  *  seam  1  row,  narrow^  in  the  next  row;  repeat  from 
*  twice.  Seam  1  row,  knit  1  row,  until  sock  measures  13  inches,  then  begin 
narrowing  for  the  toe.  Narrow  every  5th  stitch.  Seam  1  row,  knit  1  row, 
seam  1  row.  Next  row,  narrow  every  forth  stitch.  Seam  1  row,  knit  1  row, 
seam  1  row^  Next  row,  narrow  every  3rd  stitch.  Seam  1  row.  Knit  1 
row,  narrow  at  each  end.  *  Seam  1  row.  Knit  1  row,  narrow  at  each  end, 
repeat  from  *  3  times,  then  narrow  every  stitch  twice.  Pull  the  yarn 
through  stitches  left  on  needle  and  fasten  securely.  Sew  the  edges  of  the 
sock  together. 


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SIMPLE  BED  SOCKS 

Germantown  Yarn 

2  No.  5  Amber  Knitting  Pins 

Cast  on  from  96  to  104  stitches  according  to  size  desired.  Knit  in 
garter  stitch  for  20  ribs  or  40  rows,  always  sHpping  the  first  stitch.  "*  Bind 
off  loosely,  fold  across  the  width,  and  sew  up  bottom  and  sides  securely. 
Finish  with  a  beading  of  crochet  and  a  shell  edge,  run  in  elastic  or  ribbon, 
and  draw  up  around  ankle. 


MEN'S  SOCKS  KNIT  ON  2  NEEDLES 

{Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds) 

1|  Hanks  Knitting  Worsted  (or  6  Ounces) 
2  Steel  Needles  No.  12 

Cast  on  80  stitches.  Knit  2  plain  and  purl  2  for  4  inches.  Then  plain 
across  one  needle  and  purl  across  the  other  for  rest  of  sock,  being  careful  to 
knit  on  the  right  side  and  purl  on  the  wrong.  Knit  6  inches  or  until  heel  is 
reached. 

Beginning  on  the  right  side  knit  20  stitches,  purl  back  to  beginning  of 
the  needle,  continue  for  16  rows,  then  narrow  one  stitch  each  time  at  the 
beginning  of  the  needle  until  you  haxe  14  stitches  on  the  needle.  Bind  off 
all  but  the  last  stitch.  Take  up  the  stitches  on  the  side  of  the  heel  and  knit 
across  the  needle.  Purl  back  for  the  other  side  of  the  heel  and  continue  as 
for  the  first  half  of  heel,  narrowing  at  the  end  of  the  needle  until  there  are 
14  stitches  and  binding  off  as  before.  Take  up  stitches  on  this  side  of  heel, 
narrow  one  stitch  on  each  side  where  heel  joins  the  top  until  you  have  70 
stitches.  Knit  6  inches,  narrow  once  in  7  stitches,  then  knit  7  times  across, 
narrow  once  in  6  stitches  and  knit  6  times  across,  and  so  on  until  you  narrow 
every  stitch,  and  continue  until  about  8  stitches  remain,  then  bind  off. 
Sew  sock  up  the  back  and  it  is  finished. 


SOLDIERS'  KNITTED  SLEEPING  OR  STUMP  SOCKS 

{Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds) 

H  Hanks  Knitting  Yarn 
4  Steel  Needles  No.  12 

Cast  28  stitches  on  each  of  3  needles,  84  stitches  in  all  for  the  top  of  the 
leg.     Join  and  make  30  rounds  of  ribbing  by  knitting  2  stitches  and  purling 


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KNITTING 


BOOK 


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2  stitches.  Next  purl  3  rounds,  then  knit  3  rounds  plain.  Repeat  these 
last  6  rounds  until  the  work  measures  12  inches,  then  narrow  for  the  toe  of 
sock,  as  follows:  knit  1,  knit  2  together,  knit  plain  until  3  stitches  remain  on 
first  needle,  then  knit  2  together,  knit  1 .  Repeat  on  each  of  the  next  2  needles 
of  round.  Next  round  knit  plain.  Repeat  the  last  two  rounds  until  4 
stitches  remain  on  each  needle.  Draw  wool  through  all  and  fasten  off  on 
wrong  side. 


KNITTED  SOCKS  FOR  MEDIUM  SIZED  MEN 

{Courtesy  of  American  Red  Cross) 

4  Red  Cross  Needles  No.  1 
I  lb.  (2  Hanks)  of  Yarn 

Set  up  60  stitches,  20  on  each  of  three  needles.  Knit  2  plain  and  2 
purl  for  35  rows  (4|  inches.)  36th  row  knit  4  plain  stitches,  knit  2  together; 
repeat  this  until  the  round  is  completed.  There  are 
now  50  stitches  on  the  needles.  Knit  50  rows  plain 
until  leg  measures  11  inches.  (6|  inches  of  plain 
knitting.)  Take  half  the  number  of  stitches  (25)  on 
first  needle  for  the  heel  (leaving  12  and  13  stitches  on 
the  second  and  third  needles  for  the  instep),  add  on 
the  25  stitches,  knit  1  row,  purl  1  row  alternately  for  26 
times  (or  3  inches),  always  slipping  the  first  stitch. 
Begin  to  turn  heel  on  the  wrong  side,  slip  1,  purl  13, 
purl  2  together,  purl  1. 

Turn  work  over,  slip  1,  knit  4,  slip 
1,  knit  1,  and  pass  it  over  slipped  stitch, 
knit  1.  Turn,  slip  1,  purl  5,  purl  2  to- 
gether, purl  1.  Turn,  slip  1,  knit  6, 
slip  1,  and  pass  it  over  slipped  stitch,  ^ % 
knit  1.  Continue  working  toward  the  -4 
sides  of  the  heel  in  this  manner,  leaving 
1  more  stitch  between  decreases  on  every 
row  until  all  the  stitches  are  worked  in. 
There  should  then  be  15  stitches  on  the 

needle.  Pick  up  13  stitches  on  side  of  heel;  now  knit  the  25  stitches 
on  2d  and  3d  needle  on  to  one  needle,  which  becomes  your  2d  needle; 
with  your  3d  needle  pick  up  the  13  stitches  on  other  side  of  heel, 
and  knit  7  stitches  off  your  1st  needle  so  that  you  will  now  have 
21  stitches  on  the  1st  needle,  25  stitches  on  the  2d  needle,  and  20  stitches 
on  3d  needle.  1st  needle  (a)  knit  to  within  3  stitches  of  end,  knit  2  to- 
gether, knit  1.     2d  needle  {h)  knit  plain.     3d  needle  (c)  knit  1,  slip  1,  knit  1, 


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pass  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  plain  to  end  of  needle.     Knit  around  plain  (d). 

Repeat  a,  b,  c  and  d  until  you  have  13  stitches  on  1st  needle  —  25 
stitches  on  2d,  12  stitches  on  3d.  Knit  plain  for  4|  inches.  1st  needle  {e) 
knit  10  stitches  —  knit  2  together,  knit  1 .  2d  needle  (/)  knit  1 ,  slip  1 ,  knit  1 , 
pass  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  19  stitches.  Knit  2  together,  knit  1.  3d 
needle  (g)  knit  1,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  9  stitches,  knit 
2  rows  plain  (//). 

Repeat  e,f,  g  and  //  5  times,  then  narrow  every  other  row  until  you  haA'e 
5  stitches  on  your  1st  needle,  9  stitches  on  your  2d  needle  and  4  stitches 
on  your  3d  needle.  Knit  the  5  stitches  on  your  1st  needle  on  to  your  3d. 
Your  work  is  now  all  on  2  needles  opposite  each  other.  Break  off  yarn 
leaving  12-inch  end.  Thread  into  worsted  needle  and  proceed  to  wea\'e 
the  front  and  back  together  as  follows: 

Pass  worsted  needle  through  1st  stitch  *  of  front  knitting  needle  as  if 
knitting  and  slip  stitch  off  —  pass  through  2d  stitch  as  if  purling  —  leaving 
stitch  on,  pull  thread  through  1st  stitch  of  back  needle  as  if  purling,  slip 
stitch  off,  purl  thread  through  2d  stitch  of  back  needle  as  if  knitting,  leave 
stitch  on.     Repeat  from  *  until  all  the  stitches  are  off  the  needle. 

Sock  when  finished  should  measure:  Foot,  from  tip  of  heel  to  tip  of 
toe,  11  inches.     Leg,  from  tip  of  heel  to  top  of  leg,  14  inches. 


CROCHETED  HOSPITAL  STOCKINGS 

{Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds) 

2  Hanks  of  Knitting  Yarn 

1  Celluloid  Crochet  Hook  No.  3 

Make  chain  of  50  stitches,  work  49  single  crochet  on  chain,  chain  1,  turn. 

2nd  row  work  1  single  crochet  in  each  stitch  of  preceding  row,  al- 
ways taking  up  the  back  loop  to  form  a  rib,  chain  1,  turn.  Repeat  this  2nd 
row  until  work  measures  16  inches.  Now  work  a  row  of  single  crochet  on 
the  side  of  the  piece  just  made,  working  1  single  crochet,  in  each  rib,  work  8 
rows  of  single  crochet  on  this  length,  taking  up  the  whole  stitch  of  preceding 
row,  with  wrong  side  of  work  toward  you,  join  with  a  row  of  slip  stitch.  Now 
work  a  row  of  single  crochet  at  one  end  for  the  toe,  work  round  and  round, 
taking  up  the  whole  stitch,  decreasing  3  stitches  on  every  round  until  15 
stitches  remain.  Draw  the  end  in  and  sew  firmly  together.  Make  second 
stocking  to  correspond. 


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KNITTED  SLEEPING  SOCKS 

(Courtesy  of  Bear  Brand  Yarn  Alfrs.) 
1^  Hanks  Knitting  Yarn 
4  Steel  Needles  No.  12 

Cast  on  84  stitches.  Rib  for  3  inches  in  rounds  of  knit  2,  purl  2. 
*  Purl  3  rounds,  knit  3  rounds  plain.  Repeat  from  *  until  work  measures 
14  inches,  including  the  ribbing  at  the  top. 

The  Toe —  *  Knit  1,  knit  2  together,  knit  plain  until  within  3  stitches 
of  the  end  of  the  needle,  knit  2  together,  knit  1.  Repeat  this  narrowing 
on  the  other  two  needles.  Knit  1  round  plain.  Repeat  from  *  until  you 
have  12  stitches  left.  Draw  end  of  wool  through  these  stitches  and  fasten 
securely  on  the  wrong  side. 


BOYS'  KNITTED  SWEATER 

(Courtesy  of  Utopia  Yarn  Book) 

3  Hanks  of  A  Gray  Utopia  Scotch  Yarn 
1  Hank  of  White  Utopia  Scotch  Yarn 

1  Pair  of  Bone  Needles  No.  3 

2  Steel  Needles  No.  8,  10 

With  gray  yarn  cast  on  steel  needles  86  stitches.  First  row:  *  knit  2, 
purl  2,  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  row.  Second  row:  *  purl  2,  knit  2,  repeat 
from  *  to  end  of  row.  Repeat  these  two  rows  alternately  having  8  rows  gray,  4 
rows  white,  4  rows  gray,  4  rows  white,  4  rows  gray  and  change  to  bone  needles. 
Knit  pattern  as  follows  throughout  sweater.  First  row:  *  knit  1,  purl  1, 
repeat  from  *  to  end  of  row.  Second  row :  *  purl  1 ,  knit  1 ,  repeat  from  *  to  end 
of  row.  Repeat  2  rows  alternately  until  back  measures  18  inches  from  start. 
Slip  22  stitches  on  a  spare  needle,  the  next  42  stitches  on  another  spare  needle 
for  collar  and  on  the  other  22  stitches,  knit  in  rib,  of  knit  1,  purl  1,  for  8  rows 
over  shoulder,  cast  on  toward  front  42  stitches  and  slip  the  other  22  stitches 
on  needle.  There  must  be  86  stitches  on  needle.  Knit  following  pattern 
until  front  measures  the  same  length  as  back,  including  the  4  rows  gray, 
4  rows  white,  4  rows  gray,  4  rows  white,  8  rows  gray,  knit  in  rib  of  knit  2,  purl 
2,  on  steel  needles,  bind  off  loosely,  sew  up  both  side  seams  allowing  about 
10  inches  for  the  armhole. 

Sleeves.  —  One  bone  needle  with  gray  yarn  cast  on  76  stitches  and  fol- 
low pattern  in  rib  of  knit  1,  purl  1,  until  sleeve  is  required  length  less  3  inches, 
change  to  steel  needles  and  knit  2  together  at  inter\als  until  there  are  54 
stitches  on  needle.     First  row:    *  knit  2,  purl  2,  repeat  from  *.     Second 


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row:  *  purl  2,  knit  2,  repeat  from  *.  Having  6  rows  gray,  6  rows  white, 
6  rows  gray,  6  rows  white,  6  rows  gray,  bind  off  loosely  and  sew  up  sleeve 
and  cuffs. 

Collar  —  With  steel  needles  pick  up  the  42  stitches  from  spare  needle, 
1  stitch  from  each  of  the  8  rows  over  the  shoulders,  and  42  stitches  on  front, 
there  must  be  100  stitches  on  needles,  32  stitches  on  each  of  2  needles,  30 
stitches  on  third  needle,  knit  in  rib  of  knit  2,  purl  2,  knitting  26  rounds 
gray,  6  rounds  white,  6  rounds  gray,  6  rounds  white,  6  rounds  gray,  bind  off 
loosely.     Sew  sleeves  in  armhole. 


CHILD'S  CLOSED  SWEATER  WITH  V  NECK  ^Illustrated 

{Courtesy  of  Coinitc  Franco-American) 
To  change  size  add  or  deduct  5  stitches  for  each  inch 

Cast  on  60  stitches  for  back.     6  rows  of  plain  knitting  for  border. 
Then  knit  one  row  plain,  1  row  purl,  for  entire  sweater. 

Length     of    back    to 
under-arm,      14      inches. 
Add  45  stitches  for  sleeve. 
Knit  across  to  end  of  other 
needle,  add  45  stitches 
for  other  sleeve.   Con- 
tinue   for    4    inches. 
'    Bind  off    10    stitches 
in  middle  of  sweater 
for  neck.   Knit  6  rows. 
Then,   for  opening  in 
front,  add  1  stitch  ev- 
ery   three    rows    until    10 
stitches  are   added,  which 
completes  V  neck.     Repeat 
for    other     shoulder     and 
front.     Bind  off  45  stitches 
for  each   sleeve,   and   knit 
front  all  in  one,  like  back, 
finishing  with  6  rows  plain 
knitting. 

For  cuff,  pick  up  stitch- 

"^     es  at  end  of  sleeves,  on 

four  needles,  and  knit  2 

purl  2    plain,  for  3  inches. 

Sew  up  under  arms  and   sleeves.     Add   loosely  crocheted  finish  to  neck, 

leaving  opening  large  enough  to  pull  easily  over  head. 


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This  sweater  is  like  a  cross  in  form,  before  sewing  together, 
should  be  taken  that  sleeves  are  not  too  wide. 


Care 


CHILD'S  KNITTED  SLIP-OVER  SWEATER  WITH  COL- 
LAR AND  CUFFS— Illustrated 

{Courtesy  of  Columbia  Yarns) 
3  to  4  Years 

7  Balls  of  Vicuna  Knitting  Wool 

2  Bone  Knitting  Needles  No.  2 

3  Steel  Knitting  Needles  No.  14 

With  the  bone  needles  cast  on  62  stitches,  knit  plain  until  back  measures 
14  inches,  then  slip  the  first  21  stitches  off  on  extra  needle,  bind  off  the  next 
20  stitches  for  the  neck,  and  on  the  remaining  21  stitches  start  the  front. 
Knit  2  ribs  then  increase  1  stitch  every  other  row  toward  the  front  until  4 
stitches  have  been  added,  then  cast  on  12  stitches  toward  the  front  and  work 
on  this  length  until  front  measures  2|  inches,  slip  on  to  an  extra  needle  and 
work  second  front  (the  21  stitches  which  are  already  on  extra  needle).  Now 
slip  all  the  stitches  on  to  one  needle  and  work  until  front  measures  3|  inches, 
cast  on  6  stitches  at  each  end  for  underarms,  work  on  this  length  until  front 
is  as  long  as  back.     Sew  up  the  under-arms,  leaving  opening  for  armhole. 


With  steel  needles  pick  up  70  stitches  around  the  neck,  knit  4  inches  and  bind 
off,  this  forms  the  collar. 


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The  sleeves  are  made  by  casting  on  35  stitches  on  the  bone  needles  and 
increase  1  stitch  every  other  row  at  one  end  until  16  stitches  have  been 
added,  knit  32  rows  without  increasing  then  decrease  in  same  manner  until 
35  stitches  remain.  With  the  steel  needles  pick  up  stitches  on  straight  edge 
of  the  sleev^es  and  knit  3^  inches  and  bind  off. 

CHILD'S  KNITTED  SWEATER 

(Courtesy  of  Columbia  Yarns) 
3  Year  Size 
7  Hanks  of  4  Fold  Columbia  Saxony 
2  Bone  Knitting  Needles  No.  2 
2  Steel  Knitting  Needles  No.  14 

With  bone  needles  cast  on  62  stitches.  Knit  plain  for  13  inches,  length 
of  back.  Leave  20  stitches  each  for  shoulder.  Bind  off  intervening 
stitches  to  shape  the  neck,  increase  1  stitch  every  other  row  towards  the 
front  until  4  stitches  are  added,  then  cast  on  20  stitches  toward  the  front. 

Right  Front:  Knit  6  rows  begin  the  first  buttonhole,  knit  3  stitches, 
bind  off  3.  Next  row  cast  on  3  stitches  over  the  bound-off  stitches  and 
make  the  buttonholes  every  30  rows.  Knit  3|  inches,  cast  on  6  stitches 
for  under-arm.  Knit  11  inches  more;  bind  off.  Left  front  like  right  front, 
omitting  buttonholes.  For  the  collar  pick  up  70  stitches  with  steel  needles 
beginning  one  inch  from  each  front,  knit  4  inches,  or  as  long  as  desired. 

For  the  Sleeves  —  Cast  on  35  stitches  on  bone  needles  and  increase  1 
stitch  at  beginning  of  every  other  row  and  only  at  the  top  of  sleeve  until  you 
have  increased  16  stitches.  Then  knit  35  rows  without  increasing  and  at 
same  end  where  increasing  was  done,  decreasing  1  stitch  every  other  row 
until  16  stitches  are  decreased,  leaving  35  stitches  on  needle;   bind  off. 

W^ith  steel  needles  pick  up  the  stitches  at  straight  edge  of  sleeve  for 
cuff  and  knit  as  long  as  desired.  Bind  off  loosely,  sew  up  sleeves,  sew  into 
sweater.  Face  the  fronts  with  ribbon,  work  over  buttonholes  and  sew 
buttons  on  opposite  side  to  correspond. 

CROCHETED  SCARF  I 

{Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds) 

2  Hanks  of  Knitting  Worsted 
1  Crochet  Hook  No.  5 

Make  a  chain  of  51  stitches.  1st  row:  single  crochet  50  stitches,  chain 
1  to  turn  each  end  of  row.  2d  row:  single  crochet,  taking  up  both  loops  of 
preceding  row,  continue  back  and  forth  until  scarf  measures  58  inches. 


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CROCHETED  SCARF  II 

{Courtesy  of  Airs.  Horace  Leeds) 

Make  a  chain  of  50  stitches.  1st  row :  draw  up  a  loop  in  2d  stitch  from 
hook,  draw  up  a  loop  in  next  stitch,  yarn  over,  draw  through  all  3  loops  on 
hook,  draw  up  a  loop  in  same  stitch,  draw  up  a  loop  in  next  stitch  and  re- 
peat this  from  end  to  end  of  row,  work  1  single  crochet  in  last  stitch,  chain  2, 
turn.  2d  row:  draw  up  a  loop  in  1st  stitch,  draw  up  a  loop  in  next  stitch, 
yarn  over,  draw  through  all  3  loops  on  hook,  draw  up  a  loop  in  same  stitch, 
repeat  from  end  to  end  of  row,  work  1  single  crochet  in  last  stitch,  chain  2, 
turn.     Repeat  row  2  until  scarf  measures  58  inches. 


KNITTED  MUFFLER 

{Courtesy  of  American  Red  Cross) 
2\  Hanks  of  Gray,  Blue  or  Khaki  Yarn 
1  Pair  Amber  or  Bone  Needles  No.  6 

Cast  on  50  stitches  these  should  measure  at  least  11  inches  and  knit 
forward  and  back  in  plain  knitting  until  mufifler  measures  68  inches. 

KNITTED  THUMBLESS  MITTENS 

{Courtesy  of  Columbia  Yarns) 

1  Hank  of  Columbia  Worsted  Knitting  Yarn 
4  Steel  Needles  No.  13 

Cast  on  60  stitches,  having  20  stitches  on  each  of  3  needles.  Knit  2, 
purl  2,  for  3  inches.  Now  work  all  the  stitches  off  on  to  one  needle,  knit  2, 
purl  2  for  2  inches,  this  is  for  the  opening  of  the  thuiub;  now  divide  the 
stitches  on  three  needles  again,  knit  10  inches  more  and  bind  off. 

CROCHETED  THUMBLESS  MITTENS 

{Courtesy  of  Columbia  Yarns) 
1  Celluloid  Crochet  Hook  No.  4 

Work  a  chain  of  90  stitches,  work  89  single  crochet  on  chain,  now- 
work  24  rows  of  single  crochet,  always  taking  up  the  back  loop  of  the  pre- 
ceding row,  on  the  next  row  work  19  single  crochet,  chain  12  stitches,  skip 
12  stitches,  work  1  single  crochet  in  each  of  the  remaining  stitches.  Work 
24  rows  more.     Join  with  slip  stitch. 


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MEN'S  KNITTED  MITTENS 

{Courtesy  of  Columbia  Yarns) 

1^  Hanks  of  Columbia  Spanish  Yarn 
4  Steel  Needles  No.  12 

Cast  on  51  stitches,  18  on  each  of  2  needles,  15  on  the  3d,  knit  2,  purl  2, 
for  3|  inches  for  the  wrist;  then  knit  plain  for  1  inch,  or  9  times  around. 
Shift  the  stitches  so  that  you  have  17  on  each  needle  and  begin  the  thumb 
where  the  end  of  your  yarn  should  start.  Knit  1,  increase  as  follows 
(insert  the  needle  in  the  stitch,  make  a  stitch  in  back  of  same  stitch  and 
make  another  stitch,  now  slip  the  stitch  off  the  needle,  this  gives  you  2 
stitches  in  1). 

Knit  plain  until  you  come  to  last  2  stitches.  On  3d  needle,  increase  1 
and  knit  last  one  then  knit  round  once,  widening  1  stitch  each  side,  until 
24  stitches  added  for  the  thumb  being  careful  always  to  make  extra  stitch 
in  the  one  you  last  made.  When  you  have  24  stitches,  knit  one  round  until 
you  come  where  the  thumb  stitches  begin;  tie  the  24  stitches  on  a  string 
to  hold  until  finger  part  is  done.  Cast  on  10  stitches  on  the  needle 
where  the  yarn  is,  and  knit  once  around.  On  the  next  round  narrow  one 
stitch  at  the  beginning  and  end  of  the  10  stitches;  do  this  for  5  rounds  till 
you  have  again  17  stitches  on  each  needle.  The  object  of  the  10  extra 
stitches  is  to  form  a  gore.  Knit  plain  for  3|  inches,  begin  to  narrow, 
knit  2  together  at  beginning  and  end  of  each  needle  for  1  round.  Knit  a 
round  plain,  then  a  narrowing  round,  so  on  alternately  until  2  stitches  are 
remaining  on  each  needle,  break  off  your  yarn.  Leave  the  end  long  enough 
to  thread  a  needle  and  draw  through  6  stitches  and  fasten  securely  on  wrong 
side.  Now  take  the  24  stitches  of  the  thumb  and  the  10  of  the  gore  and  put 
18  stitches  on  one  needle  (10  of  the  gore  and  4  on  each  side  of  it)  and  8  on 
each  of  the  other  2  needles.  Knit  1  round  plain.  Then  for  each  succeed- 
ing round,  till  the  gore  is  gone,  narrow  1  stitch  at  the  beginning  and  end  of 
the  10.  Knit  plain  around  for  If  inches  and  narrow  as  in  the  finger  part. 
Make  other  mitten  to  correspond. 


LONG  CROCHETED  WRISTLETS  WITH   2  THUMB 

SPACES 

(Courtesy  of  Airs.  Horace  Leeds) 

\  Hank  of  Grey  or  Khaki  Worsted 
1  Crochet  Hook  No. 2 

Chain  63,  skip  first  chain.     1  single  crochet  stitch  in  each  chain.     62 
stitches  in  row.       Second  row:    1  single  crochet  in  each  stitch,  taking  up 


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the  front  and  back  thread.  Repeat  second  row  until  there  are  48  rows  in 
all.  Join  together  with  slip  stitch  3  inches  from  each  end,  leaving  2  inches 
for  thumb,  join  each  end  with   slip  stitch. 


SHORT  CROCHETED  WRISTLETS 

{Courtesy  of  Airs.  Horace  Leeds) 

h,  Hank  Knitting  Worsted,  Gray  or  Khaki 
Crochet  Hook  No.  2 

Chain  35,  skip  first  chain  and  make  1  single  crochet  stitch  in  each  chain. 
Second  row :  turn,  1  single  crochet  in  the  back  thread  of  each  stitch  of  preced- 
ing row  to  form  rib.  Repeat  the  second  row  until  there  are  50  rows,  then 
join  with  slip  stitch. 


MEN'S  KNITTED  MITTENS  WITH  THUMB  AND 
INDEX  FINGER 

Authorized  by  Comfort  Committee  of  Navy  League  of  U.  S. 

{Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds) 

1  Hank  Knitting  Worsted 

2  Pair  Steel  Needles  No.  12 

W'ith  double  thread  cast  on  56  stitches,  on  three  needles;  16  on  the 
first  and  20  on  the  other  two.     Knit  2,  purl  2  for  6  inches. 

Begin  widening  for  thumb  on  needle  with  16  stitches.  W'iden  thus; 
insert  needle  in  the  first  stitch,  make  a  stitch,  then  in  back  of  same  stitch 
make  another  stitch;  now  slip  stitch  off  needle;  this  gives  you  2  stitches  in 
one.  Widen  this  way  in  first  2  stitches  of  needle  with  16  stitches.  Knit 
1  round  plain,  next  round  widen  in  same  way,  1  stitch  each  side  of  where 
you  widened  before.  Then  widen  every  other  row  until  you  have  24  stitches 
added  for  thumb,  making  40  stitches  on  needle.  Then  knit  1  round,  then 
knit  around  again  until  your  come  to  where  the  thumb  stitches  begin.  Take 
off  the  24  extra  stitches  on  a  large  safety  pin. 

Cast  on  10  stitches  on  needle  just  used;  knit  1  round.  On  the  next 
round  narrow  1  stitch  at  beginning  and  end  of  the  10  stitches.  Do  this  until 
you  have  56  stitches  on  needle  (the  same  number  on  each  as  at  first).  Knit 
plain  for  2  inches  from  bottom  edge  of  gore. 

Index  Finger —  Knit  10  stitches,  slip  all  the  stitches  on  safety  pins  ex- 
cept the  last  9  stitches,  use  3  needles,  cast  on  3  stitches.  Knit  If  inches, 
knit  1,  purl  1  for  \  inch.     Bind  off. 


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Thumb  —  Take  the  24  stitches  of  the  thumb  and  the  10  of  the  gore, 
put  18  stitches  on  1  needle  (the  10  of  the  gore  and  the  4  on  each  side  of  it) 
and  8  stitches  on  each  of  the  other  2  needles.  Knit  1  round  plain.  Then  on 
each  succeeding  round,  uatil  the  gore  is  gone;  narrow  1  stitch  at  the  begin- 
ning and  end  of  the  10.     Knit  plain  for  1  inch.     Rib  as  for  finger.     Bind  off. 

Three  Fingers  —  Pick  up  all  remaining  stitches  and  the  three  extra 
stitches  at  bottom  of  finger.  Shift  stitches  on  needles  so  as  to  ha\e  2  needles, 
join  at  outside  edge  of  hand.  Knit  2\  inches  and  begin  to  narrow  on  outside 
of  hand  thus:  Knit  2  stitches  together  at  end  of  one  needle  and  beginning  of 
other.  Knit  1  round,  then  narrow  at  same  place  (narrowevery  other  row), 
5  times.  Knit  1  row  plain,  then  narrow  at  beginning  of  every  needle  until 
there  are  18  stitches  on  needle.  Shift  stitches  so  as  to  have  6  stitches  on 
each  needle.  Then  narrow  on  every  needle  (beginning  and  end)  until  2 
stitches  are  left  on  each  needle.  Draw  yarn  through  these  6  stitches  and 
fasten  on  wrong  side. 


KNITTED  MITTENS  FOR  MEN     Illustrated 

2  Ounce  of  Paton's  3-Ply  Superior  Wheeling  Yarn 
4  Steel  Needles  No.  12 

Set  up  44  stitches  on  3  needles 
(1st  needle  12  stitches,  2nd  needle  16 
and  3rd  needle  16  stitches).  Knit  2 
]ilain  and  2  purl  for  30  rounds  and 
knit  the  31  and  32  rounds  plain. 

For  the  Thumb  —  On  the  33d 
round  knit  2,  make  increase  of  1  stitch, 
knit  2,  again  make  an  increase  of  1 
stitch  and  finish  the  round  plain. 
Knit  2  rounds  plain  and  on  36th  round 
knit  2,  make  an  increase  of  1,  knit  4, 
increase  1  and  finish  round  plain. 
Then  knit  2  plain  rounds.  You  will 
now  have  38  rounds. 

Start  39th  round  by  knitting  2, 
increasing  1,  knitting  6,  increasing  1 
and  finish  round  plain.  Again  knit  2 
plain  rounds. 

Start  42nd  round  by  knitting  2, 
increasing  1,  knitting  8,  increasing  1 
Then  knit  2  plain  rounds. 


and  finish  as  before. 


KHAKI         KNITTING         BOOK  23 


Continue  increasing  every  3  rounds  by  knitting  as  directed  with  2 
plain  rounds  between  until  the  1st  needle  holds  28  stitches;  lea\ing  each 
time  2  more  stitches  between  the  increase  (16  in  all).  You  will  now  have 
54  rounds.     Knit  55th  round  plain. 

Begin  56th  round  by  knitting4,  purling  2,  knit  2,  purl  2,  knit  2,  purl  2, 
knit  2,  purl  2,  and  finish  round  plain.     Repeat  this  four  times. 

Begin  61st  round  by  knitting  2  and  cast  off  16.  Knit  other  10 
stitches  on  1st  needle  and  finish  round  plain. 

Begin  the  62nd  round  by  knitting  the  2  stitches  left  on  1st  needle  and 
continue,  joining  the  10  stitches  on  other  side  of  the  thumb  and  finish  round 
plain.     Knit  7  rounds  plain. 

Begin  70th  round  by  knitting  2  and  purling  2  all  around  and  repeat  15 
times.     Then  cast  off  as  follows: 

Knit  1  then  place  this  stitch  back  on  to  the  left  hand  needle,  knit  2  to- 
gether *  place  the  resulting  stitch  back  on  the  left  hand  needle,  knit  2 
together  and  repeat  from  *. 

KNITTED  BATH  MITT 

{Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds) 

Dexter  Cotton,  No.  6  or  Xo.  8,  3  or  4-PK- 
2  Bone  Needles  No.  3  or  4 
Or  2  Steel  Needles  No.  12 

Cast  on  48  stitches,  knit  2,  purl  2,  for  20  rows,  then  knit  plain  for  30 
ribs  or  60  rows,  Fold  and  slip  stitch  sides  and  bottom  together.  If  de- 
sired this  bath  mitt  may  be  knitted  entirely  in  plain  knitting  for  the  80  rows. 


MEN'S  AND  BOYS'  POLO  CAPS 

{Courtesy  of  Utopia  Yarn  Book  \ 

1  Hank  Colored  Utopia  Scotch  or  German  Yarn 

2  Pair  Steel  Needles  No. 8 

Boy's  Size 

Cast  on  each  of  2  needles  34  stitches  and  36  stitches  on  3rd  needle 
knit  in  rib  of  knit  1,  purl  1,  for  10  inches,  bind  oft",  draw  all  stitches  together 
for  top  of  crown. 

Men's  Size 

Cast  on  each  of  2  needles  38  stitches  and  40  stitches  on  3rd  needle, 
knit  in  ribof  knit  l,purl  1,  for  12  inches,  bind  oft',  draw  all  stitches  together 
for  top  of  crown. 


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g;   H   A    K    I 


KNITTING 


BOOK 


Pompom 

Cut  yarn  in  strands  4  inches  long,  tie  in  centre,  fold  in  half  and  tie 
again  and  sew  to  top  of  crown. 


SEAMEN'S  HELMET— Illustrated 

{Courtesy  of  Columbia  Yar)!s) 

3  Hanks  of  Columbia  Yarn 
2  Bone  Knitting  Needles  No.  4 

4  Steel  Knitting  Needles  No.  10 

With    bone   needles   cast   on   48 
stitches,  knit  plain  48  rows  (24)  ribs, 
slip  off   on    to    spare    needle.     Work 
another  piece  to  correspond ;  slip  the 
stitches  of  both  pieces  on  to  3  steel 
needles,   having  32   stitches  on   each 
needle.     Knit  2,  purl   2   for  32  rows, 
bind  off  28  stitches  loosely  to  make  the 
opening  for  the  face.     Knit  2,  purl  2, 
backward   and   forward   for    12  rows. 
Now  cast  on  28  stitches  loosely  and 
on  3  needles  knit  2,  purl  2  for  20  rows. 
Knit  one  round  plain,  *  then  knit  30 
stitches   plain,    knit    2    together   and 
repeat  from   *  around  and  you  will 
have  decreased  3  stitches.  Continue 
decreasing  in  these  3  places  in  each 
round    until    27    stitches    remain. 
Knit  2  rounds  plain.      Bind  off  and 
sew  top  together.     If  desired  the  piece 
for    the    front   can   be    made  longer, 
thus  giving  additional  service  of  a  muffler  and  chest  protector. 


A  MAN'S  HELMET  WITH  CAPE  PIECES 

4  Ounces  of  Wool 

4  Celluloid  Needles  No.  8,  pointed  at  each  end 

Cast  30  stitches  on  one  needle.  Knit  plain  and  increase  once  at  the 
beginning  of  each  row  until  50  stitches  are  on  the  needle.  Knit  5  more 
inches  in  plain  knitting.  Leave  this  piece  and  knit  a  second  piece  exactly 
like  it. 


KHAKI         KNITTING         BOOK  2c; 


Now  place  the  2  pieces  together,  dividing  the  stitches  on  to  3  needles. 
Take  a  4th  needle  and  work  in  rounds,  in  ribbing  of  knit  2,  purl  2,  for  6 
inches.  Cast  off  24  stitches  over  the  centre  of  one  of  the  cape  pieces  to  make 
the  opening  for  the  face.  Now  work  backward  and  forward  in  the  rib  for 
2  inches.  Cast  on  24  stitches  again,  over  the  opening  and  join  up  the  round. 
Work  4  more  inches  in  the  rib  and  finish  the  cap  in  plain  knitting  as  follows: 

1st  round:  knit  each  19th  and  20th  stitches  together.  2nd  round: 
knit  plain  with  no  shaping.  3rd  round :  knit  18th  and  19th  stitches  together 
and  then  repeat  the  2nd  round.  5th  round :  knit  each  17th  and  18th  stitches 
together.  6th  round:  knit  each  16th  and  17th  stitches  together.  Con- 
tinue in  this  manner,  decreasing  each  round  until  only  25  stitches  remain. 
Run  a  thread  through  these  and  fasten  off  securely. 


HELMET  (WITHOUT  CAPE  PIECES) 

1  Hank  of  3-Ply  Yarn 

4  Bone  Knitting  Needles  No.  8 

Cast  on  100  stitches,  36  on  one  needle,  32  on  each  of  the  other  two. 
Knit  2,  purl  2,  for  12  inches.  Bind  off  24  stitches  for  the  face-opening. 
Rib  back  and  forth  for  2  inches,  always  slipping  the  end  stitches  to  make 
the  side  of  the  face-opening  firm.  Cast  on  24  stitches,  and  continue  ribbing 
in  rounds  knit  2,  purl  2,  for  4  inches. 

To  decrease  for  the  top  of  the  Cap —  1st  round:  knit  each  19th  and  20th 
stitch  together.  Knit  1  round  plain.  3rd  round:  knit  each  18th  and  19th 
stitch  together.  Knit  1  round  plain.  5th  round:  knit  each  17th  and 
18th  stitch  together.  Knit  1  round  plain.  7th  round:  knit  each  16th  and 
17th  stitch  together.  Knit  1  round  plain.  Continue  decreasing  thus  till 
there  are  25  stitches  left.     Slip  these  off  on  to  a  thread,  and  fasten  securely. 


SLEEPING  CAP 

2  Amber  Needles  No.  3 

\  Pound  Yarn  in  Gray,  Khaki  or  Dark  Blue  or  if  desired  the  cap  may 
be  knitted  with  4  coarse  steel  needles,  casting  on  100  stitches,  and  binding 
off  32  for  the  face-opening. 

Cast  on  95  stitches.  Knit  2,  purl  2,  for  86  rows.  Bind  off  30 stitches 
for  the  face-opening.  Knit  12  rows,  always  slipping  the  seam  stitch.  Cast 
on  30  stitches.  Knit  30  rows  plain.  *  Knit  4,  narrow  by  knitting  the  5th 
and  6th  stitches  together,  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  row.  Knit  6  rows  plain. 
*  Knit  3,  knit  4th  and  5th  stitches  together,  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  row. 


26  KHAKI  KNITTING  BOOK 


Knit  5  rows  plain.  *  Knit  2,  knit  3rd  and  4th  stitches  together,  repeat  from 
*  to  end  of  row.  Knit  4  rows  plain.  *  knit  1,  knit  next  2  stitches  together, 
repeat  from  *  to  end  to  row.     Knit  3  rows  plain.     Bind  off  and  sew  up. 


FRENCH  SOLDIER'S  CROCHETED  CAP— Illustrated 

{Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Mary  Hatch  Willard) 

Any  Soft  Dark  Wool 

No.  4  Crochet  Needle  is  Used 

Chain  of  4  stitches  and  join.  1st  row:  2  stitches  in  each  stitch  (8 
stitches).  2nd  row:  2  stitches  in  each  stitch  (16  stitches).  3rd  row:  2 
stitches  in  one  stitch  and  1  stitch  in  next.     4th  row:   2  stitches  in  one  stitch 

and  2  stitches  in  next.  5th 
row :  2  stitches  in  one  stitch 
and  4  stitches  in  next.  6th 
row :  2  stitches  in  one  stitch 
and  6  stitches  in  next.  7th 
row :  2  stitches  in  one  stitch 
and  8  stitches  in  next.  8th 
row :  2  stitches  in  one  stitch 
and  10  stitches  in  next.  9th 
row:  2  stitches  in  one  stitch 
and  12  stitches  in  next. 
10th  row:  2  stitches  in  one 
stitch  and  14  stitches  in 
next.  11th  row:  2  stitches 
in  one  stitch  and  16 
stitches  in  next.  12th 
row:  2  stitches  in  one 
stitch  and  17  stitches  in 
next.  14th  row:  2 
stitches  in  one  stitch  and  17 
stitches  in  next.  13th  row:  2  stitches  in  one  stitch  and  18  stitches  in  next. 
14th  row:  2  stitches  in  one  stitch  and  17  stitches  in  next.  15th  row:  2 
stitches  in  one  stitch  and  16  stitches  in  next.  16th  row:  2  stitches  in  one 
stitch  and  15  stitches  in  next.  17th  row:  2  stitches  in  one  stitch  and  15 
stitches  in  next.  18th  row:  Crochet  one  stitch  all  around,  taking  up  every 
stitch  except  w^here  the  double  stitch  occurs.  Crochet  one  stitch  of  the 
double  stitch.  (There  should  be  75  stitches  when  beginning  to  crochet 
straight).  19th  row:  Crochet  plain  one  stitch  for  43  rows,  or  until  cap  is 
12  inches  long. 


KHAKI         KNITTING         BOOK  27 


KNITTED  CAP  AND  COMBINATION  SCARF  AND  CAP 
FOR  CONVALESCENT  WEAR 

Use  any  Soft,  Dark  Wool 

2  Bone  Knitting  Needles  No.  4 

Cast  on  60  stitches.  Knit  plain  (always  slipping  the  first  stitch)  until 
the  scarf  measures  45  inches.     Cast  off. 

A  knitted  cap  for  comalescent  wear  is  made  on  medium  bone  needles 
of  any  soft  dark  wool.  Cast  on  loosely  60  stitches,  or  equal  to  18  inches. 
Knit  plain  18  inches.  Sew  together,  gather  one  end,  and  finish  with  a  pom- 
pon. 

For  cap  and  scarf  combined  use  ordinary  Germantown  wool  and  No.  4 
bone  needles.  Cast  on  70  stitches.  Arrange  on  three  needles,  knitting 
plain  all  round.  This  should  stretch  to  22  inches.  Work  1|  yards  all 
plain  knitting.  Cast  off.  Break  off  about  1  yard  of  wool,  double  it,  use  a 
tapestry  needle  or  darner,  and  gather  up  each  end,  forming  a  ring. 

To  form  cap,  take  one  end  and  push  inside,  leaving  about  11  inches  to 
fall  over  the  end.     Then  turn  bottom  of  cap  up  again. 

MEN'S  TRENCH  CAPS 

(Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds) 

1  Hank  of  Knitting  W'orsted,  Gray  or  Khaki 
4  Bone  Needles  No.  4,  Pointed  at  Both  Ends 

Set  up  96  stitches  (32  on  each  of  3  needles).  Knit  2,  purl  2  for  8|  inches. 
Then  purl  the  first  stitch,  and  knit  the  next  2  stitches  together.  Rest  of 
needle  plain.  Proceed  thus  with  back  needle  until  you  have  6  stitches 
on  each  needle.     Draw  you  wool  through  the  stitches  and  pull  up. 

EAR  PROTECTORS  WITH  HEAD  BAND 

{Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds) 

^  Hank  Knitting  Worsted. 

2  Bone  or  Amber  Needles  No.  3  or 

2  Steel  Needles  No.  10 

Cast  on  16  stitches,  always  slipping  1st  stitch.  Knit  in  plain  garter 
stitch  for  18  ribs.  Increase  1  stitch  each  row  as  work  is  reversed  until  there 
are  34  stitches  on  the  needle.  Work  6  ribs  of  34  stitches.  Decrease  1 
stitch  each  row  until  there  are  16  stitches.  Knit  plain  35  ribs  of  16  stitches. 
Increase  as  in  first  part  of  directions  for  second  ear  protector  and  decrease 
same  until  there  are  16  stitches.  Knit  17  ribs  and  sew  together  completing 
band.      1  hank  of  knitting  worsted  will  complete  3  sets. 


28  KHAKI         KNITTING         BOOK 


ABDOMINAL  BAND 

(Courtesy  of  Airs.  Horace  Leeds) 

1  Skein  of  Knitting  Worsted 

1  Pair  of  Bone  or  Amber  Knitting  Needles  No.  5 

Cast  on  72  stitches  loosely  to  allow  for  stretching.  Knit  2,  purl  2, 
repeat  from  one  side  to  the  other  until  work  measures  3  inches  in  depth. 
The  ribbing  should  measure  at  least  12  inches  across  when  laid  fiat  without 
stretching.  Next  work  back  and  forth  in  plain  knitting  for  6  inches  more. 
Do  not  slip  first  stitch.  These  rows  should  measure  17  inches  across.  If 
they  do  not,  heavier  needles  should  be  used.  Make  3  more  inches  in  rib- 
bing as  before,  bind  ofT  loosely.  Make  another  section  in  same  manner 
and  sew  the  2  sections  together  at  the  sides  to  form  a  circular  band. 


KNITTED  KNEE  CAPS 

(Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds) 

2  Hanks  of  Knitting  Yarn 

2  Steel  Knitting  Needles  No.  15 

Cast  on  20  stitches  and  work  15  rows  (30  ribs),  now  increase  1  stitch  at 
each  end  of  every  row  until  there  are  50  stitches  on  the  needle.  Work  30 
ribs  this  length,  then  decrease  in  the  same  manner  as  you  increased  until 
20  stitches  remain.  Bind  off,  pick  up  88  stitches  on  the  ends,  knit  4  ribs 
plain,  then  knit  4,  purl  4,  for  35  rows.  Bind  off  and  work  second  end  to 
correspond. 


KNITTED  EYE  BANDAGE 

(Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds) 

Dexter  Cotton  No.  8,  3-Ply 
1  Pair  of  Steel  Needles  No.  13 

Set  up  20  stitches.  Knit  2,  purl  2,  for  2  inches;  add  5  stitches  on  one 
end  of  needle,  making  25  stitches  on  the  needle  and  knit  1,  purl  1,  for  25 
inches,  always  knitting  the  1st  stitch.  Narrow  to  20  stitches  and  knit  2, 
purl  2,  for  2  inches.  Sew  2  tape  strips  on  one  end  9  inches  long,  and  on  the 
other  2  strips  18  inches  long. 


KHAKI         KNITTING         BOOK  29 

KNITTED  WASH  CLOTH 

{Courtesy  of  American  Red  Cross) 

White  Knitting  Cotton,  Medium  Weight 
1  Pair  Red  Cross  Needles  No.  1 

Cast  on  70  stitches,  knit  back  and  forth  in  plain  knitting  until  cloth  is 
about  10  inches  square  and  bind  off.     Sew  a  loop  of  tape  to  one  corner. 

HOT  WATER  BOTTLE  COVER 

(Courtesy  of  American  Red  Cross) 

W^hite  Medium  Knitting  Cotton 
1  Pair  Red  Cross  Needles  No.  1 

Cast  on  56  stitches,  knit  2,  purl  2,  and  repeat  until  work  is  4  inches 
deep.  Then  knit  back  and  forth  in  plain  knitting  for  9|  inches  or  until 
work  measures  13|  inches.  Next  decrease  2  stitches  at  beginning  and  end 
of  each  needle  until  there  are  16  stitches  left  and  bind  off.  Make  another 
piece  in  same  manner  and  sew  together.  Attach  a  20-inch  piece  of  tape  to 
seam  at  one  side  of  ribbing  to  tie  around  neck  of  bottle.  This  may  be 
made  of  wool  if  desired. 


KNEE  CAP 

{Courtesy  of  Bear  Brand  Yarn  Mfts.) 

H  Hanks  Knitting  Yarn 
1  Pair  Amber  Needles  No.  5 

Cast  on  6  stitches.  Knit  8  rows  plain.  Next  row:  knit  1,  knit  2 
into  next  stitch,  knit  plain  to  end  of  row.  Increase  thus  a  stitch  in  each 
row  until  you  have  26  stitches  in  all.  Knit  40  rows  plain.  Next  row:  knit 
plain  till  within  3  stitches  of  end  of  row,  knit  2  together,  knit  1.  Decrease 
thus  until  you  have  6  stitches  on  the  needle,    knit  8  rows  plain,  and  bind  off. 

Pick  up  60  stitches  along  one  side,  knitting  each  stitch  as  you  take  it  up. 
Knit  3  rows.  Knit  2,  purl  2,  for  28  rows.  Bind  off.  Take  up  60  stitches 
on  the  other  side  of  the  centre  piece  in  the  same  manner,  and  finish  as  above. 

If  desired,  the  knee  cap  may  be  finished  thus:  after  ribbing  in  rows  of 
knit  2,  purl  2  for  28  rows,  knit  4  rows  plain:  next  row  *  knit  1,  increase  1  in 
second  stitch,  knit  2  together,  and  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  row.  Knit  4 
rows  plain.     Bind  off,  and    run  a  piece  of  elastic  through  the  holes. 


30 


KHAKI  KNITTING         BOOK 


ABDOMINAL  SCARF  BELT  -Illustrated 

An\-  Soft  Dark  Wool 

2  Bone  or  Amber  Needles  No.  4 


Cast  on  60  stitches;  knit  plain  (always  slipping  1st  stitch)  until  it  is 
2  yards  long  and  10  or  12  inches  wide.  If  desired  last  10  inches  may  be  nar- 
rowed to  a  point  by  knitting  3rd  and  4th  stitches  from  end  of  row  together, 

COMFORT    BAGS    FOR    SOLDIER    OR    SAILOR  WITH 
DRAW  STRING  AT  TOP 

{Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds) 
Size  of  Bag;   10  by  13  inches 

Comfort  Bags  should  be  made  of  washable  material,  preferably  of 
some  dark  color  and  may  contain  any  or  all  of  the  following  articles. 

Needle  case  containing  1  package  of  No.  5  needles  and  1  package  of 
darning  needles.  White  sewing  cotton  No.  30.  White,  also  gray  or  khaki 
darning  cotton.  Buttons,  black,  white,  medium  size,  in  bag  3  by  5  inches. 
Large  thimble.  Blunt-pointed  scissors.  Cake  of  soap.  Card  of  safety 
pins,  medium  size.  Paper  of  white  and  black  pins.  Small  comb,  tooth  brush. 
Tooth  paste.  Soldiers  Mirror,  round  if  possible.  Handkerchiefs.  Led 
pencil.  W'riting  pad,  envelopes  and  post  cards.  Pocket  knife.  Shoe 
laces,  black  or  brown. 


KHAKI  KNITTING         BOOK  jl 

BOYS'  KNITTED  STORM  CAP 

(Courtesy  of  Modern  Priscilla) 

1  Hank  of  Scotch  Yarn 

2  Celluloid  Needles  No.  8 

Cast  on  6  stitches  knit  1  row  plain,  next  row  increase  1  stitch  between 
every  stitch  and  then  2  rows  plain,  increase  1  between  every  stitch  and 
continue  this  until  there  are  96  stitches,  or  11th  rows.  Now  knit  2  plain, 
2  purl  across  the  row  and  continue  this  ribbing  for  6  inches.  Now  knit  12 
stitches  ribbing,  bind  off  24  stitches  and  take  oft'  the  remaining  stitches  on 
a  cord.  Knit  the  12  stitches  of  ribbing  for  2  inches,  take  off  on  a  cord,  take 
up  the  stitches  on  opposite  side  of  opening  and  knit  in  length  to  correspond 
with  first  side.  Knit  back  and  cast  on  24  stitches  and  then  take  up  the  12 
stitches  on  cord  and  continue  knitting  the  full  96  original  ones  in  ribbing  for 
6  inches.  Now  take  off  half  of  these  and  knit  for  3  inches.  Bind  oft",  take 
up  the  other  stitches  and  knit  3  inches,  bind  oft,  sew  on  wrong  side. 

Note:  —  The  directions  call  for  an  increase  of  1  stitch  between  every 
stitch  in  specified  rows,  which  would  necessitate  adding  one  at  the  end  of 
each  increasing  row  in  order  to  have  extra  stitches  between  first  and  last 
stitch  when  the  cap  is  sewed  up.  If  this  is  done  you  will  have  96  stitches 
in  11  rows. 

INFANT'S  KNITTED  BAND 

{Courtesy  of  Columbia  Yarns) 

1  Hank  of  3-Fold  Saxony 
4  Steel  Needles  No.  14 

This  band  is  knit  2,  purl  2,  in  rounds.  Cast  on  each  of  2  needles  47 
stitches,  and  46  on  a  third  needle  (140)  stitches  in  all.  Knit  2,  purl  2,  to  a 
depth  of  8  inches,  then  knit  8  stitches,  bind  off"  3  stitches  for  back,  knit  8 
stitches,  bind  off  the  rest  (94  stitches).  For  the  shoulder  straps,  knit  each 
of  the  8  stitches  back  and  forth  in  plain  knitting  for  5  inches,  bind  off.  For 
the  pinning  piece  at  lower  edge  of  the  front,  pick  up  12  stitches  knit  back  and 
forth  in  plain  knitting  for  1  inch,  then  decrease  1  stitch  at  beginning  of  every 
needle  until  8  stitches  are  left,  bind  off.  Pin  the  shoulder  straps  with  a 
safety  pin  at  the  front. 

INFANT'S  KNITTED  BAND 

{Courtesy  of  Utopia  Yarn  Book) 

1  Skein  3-Fold  Saxony  (White) 

2  Pair  Steel  Needles  No.  15 

Cast  on  46  stitches  on  each  of  2  needles  and  48  on  the  3rd  needle  making 


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140  in  all.  Knit  in  ribs  of  knit  2,  purl  2,  till  the  band  measures  8  inches, 
then  knit  8,  bind  off  30  stitches  for  back,  knit  8,  bind  off  20  stitches  for  under- 
arm, knit  8,  bind  off  38  stitches  for  front,  knit  8,  bind  off  20  stitches  for  under- 
arm. 

Shoulder  Straps  —  Knit  each  of  the  8  stitches  back  and  forth  in  plain 
knitting  for  2|  inches,  then  decrease  1  stitch  each  end  of  needle  until  there 
are  3  stitches  left  on  needle,  draw  the  wool  through  these  3  stitches,  break 
off  wool  and  fasten. 

Pinning  Piece  in  Middle  of  Front — -Pick  up  12  stitches,  knit  back  and 
forth  plain  for  1  inch,  then  decrease  1  stitch  each  end  of  needle  till  there  are 
8  stitches  left  on  needle  and  bind  off,  Sew  a  small  button  on  the  front 
shoulder  straps  and  work  a  small  buttonhole  in  the  back  straps  by  sepa- 
rating the  stitches  to  form  hole  and  working  around  it. 


BABY'S  KNIT  HOOD 

(Courtesy  of  Utopia  Yarn  Book) 

1  Skein  of  White  3-Fold  Saxony 
5  Skein  Colored  3-Fold  Saxony 

2  Pair  Steel  Needles  No.  13 

With  white  wool  cast  on  18  stitches  for  lower  part  of  back.  In  plain 
knitting  knit  back  and  forth  for  20  rows  or  10  ridges,  turn,  knit  2,  increase 

1  stitch,  in  next  stitch;  knit  to  within  3  stitches  of  the  end,  increase  1  stitch, 
knit  2,  turn,  knit  1  row  plain.  Repeat  both  these  rows  until  there  are  36 
stitches  on  needles  or  19  ridges  in  all.     Knit  17  ridges  without  increasing. 

Decrease  in  similar  manner  until  there  are  18  stiches  on  the  needle. 
Pick  up  45  stitches  each  side,  having  108  stitches  on  the  needle  and  knit  28 
ridges. 

To  shape  hood  at  the  top  in  front,  begin  by  slipping  the  32  centre  stitches 
on  a  needle,  and  knit  back  and  forth,  taking  1  stitch  from  each  side  needle 
at  the  end  of  every  row  until  there  are  48  stitches  on  centre  needle.     Knit 

2  ridges  all  the  way  across  and  bind  off. 

For  the  Border  —  With  color  on  right  side  pick  up  78  stitches  across  the 
back  and  knit  8  ridges.  Break  off  wool.  With  white  wool  knit  3  ridges 
and  bind  off.  W^ith  color  on  wrong  side  pick  up  130  stitches  across  the 
front  border  included,  and  knit  15  ridges.  Break  off  wool.  With  white 
wool  knit  3  ridges  and  bind  off. 

The  border  on  front  of  hood  is  turned  back.  Sew  on  ribbon  to  tie  with, 
small  rosettes  where  fastened. 


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INFANT'S  SNOWFLAKE  HOOD 

{Courtesy  of  Bear  Brand  Yarn  MJrs.) 

1  Skein  of  Zephyr  Shetland 
1  Pair  of  Amber  Needles  No.  9 

Cast  on  100  stitches  and  knit  in  plain  garter  stitch  for  87  rows :  bind  off. 
Fold  the  work  together  on  the  length,  then  on  the  width.  The  ends  where 
the  stitches  were  cast  on  and  bound  off  are  to  be  sewed  in  two  separate  seams 
which  come  in  the  middle  of  the  back.  Draw  each  of  these  seams  down  a 
little,  at  the  top,  to  avoid  a  peak.  Fold  back  the  double  edge  at  the  front, 
for  3  inches.  Run  the  ribbon  for  ties  in  from  each  end  by  threading  in  a 
tape  needle  and  passing  it  in  and  out  through  the  double  thickness  of  the 
knitting.  Place  a  small  bow  where  the  ends  join  in  the  back  and  trim  the 
top  with  ribbon,  as  desired. 

INFANT'S  HIGH  KNITTED  BOOTEES 

{Courtesy  of  Bear  Brand  Yarti  Mfrs.) 

3-Fold  Saxony,  2  Skeins 
1  Pair  Steel  Needles  No.  16 

Cast  on  50  stitches.  Knit  6  ridges.  Next  row:  knit  1,  *  thread  over 
twice,  knit  2  together.  Repeat  from  *  to  end  of  row.  This  makes  holes  for 
ribbon  or  elastic.  Next  row:  knit,  thread  over  as  1  stitch.  Knit  6  ridges. 
Knit  1  row.  To  shape  knee,  knit  28  stitches,  turn,  knit  6,  turn,  knit  8,  turn, 
knit  10,  and  so  on  till  all  your  stitches  are  used.  Knit  26  ridges  more, 
then  narrow  1  stitch  at  each  end  of  row,  every  other  needle,  3  times.  This 
is  done  on  right  side  of  work.     Knit  6  ridges  without  decreasing. 

Take  the  middle  16  stitches  on  separate  needle,  and  knit  20  ridges  to 
form  instep.  Pick  up  the  stitches  on  both  sides  of  instep,  take  all  stitches 
on  1  needle,  knit  1  ridge.  Now  knit  12  ridges,  decreasing  1  stitch  in  every 
other  row,  at  each  side  of  toe.  Knit  sole  together,  and  sew  up  the  back. 
Finish  with  ribbon,  elastic  or  crocheted  cord. 

CHILD'S  KNITTED  MITTENS— Illustrated 

1  Skein  3-Thread  Saxony  W'ool 

2  Steel  Needles  No.  15 

Cast  on  52  stitches.  Knit  2,  purl  2,  for  39  rows.  Knit  4  rows  plain. 
Next  row:  increase  1  stitch  on  each  end  of  needle,   making  54  stitches  on 


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needle.  Knit  4  rows  plain.  Knit  48  stitches,  increase  1,  knit  4,  increase  1, 
turn  work,  knit  across.  Knit  48,  increase  1,  knit  6,  increase  1,  turn  work, 
knit  across.  Knit  48,  increase  1,  knit  8  , increase  1,  turn  work,  knit  across. 
Increase  in  this  way  until  you  haAC  68  stitches  on  the  needle.     Knit  6  rows. 

To  make  the  Thumb  —  Knit 
20,  turn  work,  knit  3  rows.  Knit 
2,  narrow  (by  knitting  2  stitches 
together),  knit  12,  narrow,  knit 
2.  Knit  9  rows.  Knit  2,  nar- 
row, knit  10,  narrow,  knit  2, 
turn  work,  knit  back.  Knit  2, 
narrow,  knit  3,  narrow,  knit  3, 
narrow,  knit  2,  turn  work,  knit 
Ijack.  Knit  1,  narrow,  knit  1, 
narrow,  knit  1,  narrow,  knit  1, 
narrow,  turn  work,  knit  back. 
Knit  2,  narrow,  narrow,  narrow, 
knit  1,  turn  work,  knit  back. 
Knit  1  row,  bind  off. 

To  make  the  Hand  —  Be- 
ginning at  the  side  of  the  thumb, 
with  the  48  stitches  left  on  the 
needle,  knit  17  ridges.  Knit  3, 
narrow,  knit  14,  narrow,  knit  6,  narrow,  knit  14,  narrow,  knit  3,  turn 
work,  knit  back.  Knit  3,  narrow,  knit  12,  narrow,  knit  6,  narrow,  knit 
12,  narrow,  knit  3,  turn  work,  knit  back.  Knit  3,  narrow,  knit  10,  narrow, 
knit  6,  narrow,  knit  10,  narrow,  knit  3,  turn  work,  knit  back.  Decrease 
in  this  way  until  there  are  16  stitches  on  the  needle,  turn  work,  knit  back. 
Knit  2,  narrow,  narrow,  knit  4,  narrow,  narrow,  knit  2,  turn  work,  knit 
back.     There  should  now  be  12  stitches  on  the  needle.     Bind  oft"  and  sew  up. 


CHILD'S  KNITTED  MITTENS 

2  Skeins  Wool 

4  Steel  Needles  No.  14 

Cast  on  48  stitches,  16  on  each  of  three  needles.  Knit  2,  purl  2,  for 
25  rounds.     This  makes  the  wrist. 

For  the  Hand.  Knit  plain  for  5  rounds.  6th  round:  knit  2  stitches 
into  the  first  stitch  (1  stitch  in  the  front  and  1  stitch  in  the  back  of  the 
stitch,  thus  increasing  1  stitch  without  making  a  hole),  knit  1,  knit  2  into 
the  next  stitch,  knit  plain  to  end  of  round.       Knit  3  rounds  plain.     10th 


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round:  knit  2  into  1st  stitch,  knit  3,  knit  2  into  the  next  stitch,  knit  plain 
to  the  end  of  round.  Knit  3  rounds  plain.  14th  round:  knit  2  into  the 
1st  stitch,  knit  5,  knit  2  into  the  next  stitch,  knit  plain  to  end  of  round. 
Knit  3  rounds  plain.  18th  round:  knit  2  into  1st  stitch,  knit  7,  knit  2  into 
next  stitch,  knit  plain  to  end  of  round.  Knit  3  rounds  plain.  22nd  round: 
knit  2  into  1st  stitch,  knit  9,  knit  2  into  next  stitch,  knit  plain  to  end  of 
round.  Knit  3  rounds  plain.  26th  round:  knit  2  into  1st  stitch,  knit  11, 
knit  2  into  next  stitch,  knit  plain  to  end  of  round.  Knit  2  rounds  plain. 
Cast  on  3  stitches,  slip  the  first  15  stitches  for  the  thumb  on  to  a  piece  of 
thread,  and  knit  plain  to  the  end  of  the  round.  There  should  now  be  48 
stitches  in  the  round.  Knit  14  rounds  plain.  *  Knit  6,  knit  2  together, 
repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round.  Knit  2  rounds  plain.  *  Knit  5,  knit  2 
together,  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round.  Knit  2  rounds  plain.  *  Knit  4, 
knit  2  together,  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round.  Knit  2  rounds  plain. 
*Knit  3,  knit  2  together,  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round.  Knit  2  rounds  plain. 
*  Knit  2,  knit  2  together,  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round.  Knit  1  round 
plain.  *  Knit  1,  knit  2  together,  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round.  Knit  2 
together,  until  you  have  decreased  to  6  stitches,  slip  them  off  on  to  a  thread, 
and  fasten  securely  on  the  wrong  side. 

To  make  the  Thumb  —  Slip  the  15  stitches  on  the  thread  off  on  to  3 
needles,  pick  up  the  3  stitches  cast  on:  there  will  now  be  18  stitches  in  the 
round.  Knit  12  rounds  plain.  Knit  1,  knit  2  together,  knit  1,  knit  2  to- 
gether, and  continue  decreasing  until  there  are  12  stitches  in  the  round. 
Knit  1  row  plain.  Knit  2  together  until  you  have  decreased  to  6  stitches, 
draw  a  thread  through  these  stitches  and  fasten  securely  on  the  wrong  side. 


CHILD'S  KNITTED  MITTENS— Illustrated 

{Courtesy  of  Utopia  Yarn  Book) 

2  Skeins  of  Utopia  Germantown  4-Fold 
1  Skein  of  Utopia  Spanish  Yarn 
4  Medium  Size  Steel  Needles 

The  mitten  is  la'-ge  enough  for  a  child  10  years  of  age.  Cast  on  55 
stitches  on  3  needles  and  knit  one  row  plain.  Then  purl  3  rows.  For  the 
5th  row  **  over,  knit  1,  over,  knit  3,  knit  2  together  twice,  knit  3  and  re- 
peat from  **  4  times  o\er.  Repeat  the  5th  row  until  the  wrist  is  2|  inches 
long,  then  rib  6  rows  by,  knit  2,  purl  2,  alternately.  Knit  the  next  row  plain, 
widening  1  stitch  in  the  middle  of  1  needle  for  the  thumb.  Knit  4  rows, 
then  widen  2  stitches  in  the  next  row,  with  1  between.  Widen  every  5th 
row,  increasing  the  number  of  stitches  between  the  widenings    by  2  each 


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time  until  11  stitches  have  been  widened.     Take  off  the  11  stitches  with  4 

more  each  side  of  the  widenings  for 
the  thumb.  Add  6  stitches  for  the 
gusset,  and  knit  plain  for  2^  inches, 
narrowing  a  stitch  each  side  every  6th 
row.  Place  an  equal  number  of 
stitches  on  each  side  of  the  needles, 
and  narrow  at  the  end  of  each  needle 
every  row  until  4  are  left  on  each 
needle,  then  knit  2  together  until  the 
stiches  are  all  narrowed  off.  For  the 
thumb  take  the  widened  stitches  on 
2  needles,  with  the  3rd  needle  take 
up  the  6  added  stitches  and  1  each 
side  making  8,  then  slip  3  from  each 
of  the  others.  Knit  1  row  plain,  then 
on  the  3rd  needle  knit  2,  slip  1,  knit 
1,  bind  off  1,  knit  6,  knit  2  together, 
knit  2.  In  each  of  the  next  3  rows 
decrease  2  same  as  in  the  preceding 
row;  this  forms  the  gusset.  Finish 
the  thumb  plain,  narrowing  off"  same 

as  the  mitten,  at  the  end  of  each  needle. 


BABY'S  KNITTED  ANGORA  MITTENS 

(Courtesy  of  Utopia  Yarn  Book) 

4  Balls  of  White  Angora  Utopia  Wool 
2  Pair  Steel  Knitting  Needles  No.  10 

These  mittens  are  started  at  the  wrists  and  knit  in  rounds.  Cast  on  to 
each  of  2  needles  7  stitches  and  6  on  a  third  needle,  making  20  stitches  in  all. 
Knitinribsof  knit2,purl2,for  18  rounds.  19th  round:  *  Wool  over  twice, 
narrow.  Repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round.  In  working  back  knit  plain,  dropping 
one  of  the  wool-overs  and  knitting  the  other  in  order  to  form  the  holes  for  the 
ribbon.  Knit  5  rounds  in  plain  knitting.  26th  round:  Begin  to  increase 
for  the  thumb.  Knit  to  within  the  1st  of  the  end  of  the  round;  increase  1 
stitch.  Knit  2  rounds  without  increasing.  29th  round:  Knit  to  within  2 
stitches  of  the  end  of  round,  increase  1  in  each  stitch.  Knit  3  rounds  with- 
out increasing.  33rd  round :  Knit  to  within  4  stitches  of  the  end  of  round ; 
increase   1,  knit  2;    increase  1.     Knit  3  rounds  without  increasing.     37th 


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round:  Knit  to  within  6  stitches  of  the  end  of  round;  increase  1,  knit  4, 
increase  1.  Knit  6  rounds  without  increasing,  having  6  stitches  between 
the  increasing  points,  or  8  stitches  for  the  thumb,  having  27  on  the  3  needles, 
pass  a  thread  through  the  8  stitches,  knitted  for  the  thumb  and  tie  it.  Con- 
tinue to  knit  round  and  at  the  end  of  the  1st  round  cast  on  4  stitches,  having 
23  stitches  on  the  needles.  2nd  round :  Knit  to  within  4  stitches  of  the  end 
of  round,  narrow,  narrow.  Knit  1  round  without  decreasing.  4th  round: 
Knit  to  within  2  stitches  of  the  end  of  round,  narrow.  Knit  16  rounds  with- 
out decreasing.  The  hand  is  decreased  as  follows :  1st  round :  narrow,  knit  3, 
narrow,  knit  3,  narrow,  knit  3,  narrow,  knit  3  and  knit  3  rounds  without 
decreasing.  4th  round :  narrow,  knit  2,  narrow,  knit  2,  narrow,  knit  2,  nar- 
row, knit  2  and  knit  2  rounds  without  decreasing.  7th  round :  narrow  6  times, 
draw  the  wool  through  these  6  stitches,  draw  together.  Break  off  wool  and 
fasten  on  wrong  side.  Now  finish  the  thumb  by  taking  the  8  stitches  off 
the  thread  on  to  2  needles  and  pick  up  the  4  stitches,  which  were  cast  on  for 
the  hand.  Knit  1  round,  decreasing  twice,  where  the  4  stitches  were  picked 
up;  having  10  stitches  for  the  thumb.  Continue  to  knit  the  thumb  round 
for  7  rounds;  then  decrease  as  follows:  knit  2,  narrow,  knit  2,  narrow,  knit  2. 
Knit  2  rounds  without  decreasing.  11th  round:  Narrow  4  times,  draw  to- 
gether, break  oft' wool  and  fasten  on  wrong  side.  Draw  the  ribbon  through 
the  holes  at  wrist  and  tie.     Make  the  other  mitten  to  correspond. 


BABY'S  THUMBLESS  MITTENS 

(Courtesy  of  Utopia  Yarn  Book) 

1  Skein  White  3-Fold  Saxony 
Medium  Sizes  Steel  Needles 

Cast  16  stitches  on  each  of  3  needles,  knit  1  round  plain.  2nd  round: 
*  over,  knit  1,  repeat  from*.  3rd  round:  knit  plain.  4th  round:  knit  2 
together  the  entire  round.  5th  round:  knit  plain.  Repeat  from  the  2nd 
round  until  the  wrist  is  2  inches  wide.  Rib  10  rounds  by  knit  2,  purl  2. 
The  rest  of  the  mitten  is  plain  knitting,  Knit  for  about  1 J  inches  by  widen- 
ing 1  stitch  each  side  every  4th  round.  Then  knit  about  f  of  an  inch  with- 
out widening,  then  begin  narrowing  at  the  end,  knit  10  rounds  by  narrowing 
1  each  side  every  alternate  row,  then  with  an  equal  number  of  stitches  on 
each  needle  narrow  1  stitch  at  the  end  of  each  needle  in  every  row  until  the 
stitches  are  all  narrowed  off.  Finish  the  edges  of  the  wrist  with  a  chain  of 
knitting  silk. 


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BABY'S  THUMBLESS  MITTENS 

(Courtesy  of  Utopia  Yarn  Book) 

1  Skein  of  White  Utopia  4-Fold  Saxony 

4  Steel  Needles  No.  12 

1  Celluloid  Crochet  Hook  No. 2 

1  Yard  of  Ribbon 

Cast  on  each  of  2  needles  12  stitches  and  on  the  third  needle  14  stitches 
and  knit  in  rib  of  knit  1,  purl  1,  for  5  rounds,  decrease  1  stitch.  6th  and  7th 
round  purl.  8th  round:  *  purl  2,  knit  3,  repeat  form  *  to  end  of  round. 
9th  and  10th  rounds:  same  as  8th  round.  11th  round:  *  purl  2,  over,  knit 
3  together,  over,  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round.  Repeat  from  8th  to  11 
rounds  inclusive  until  there  are  5  rounds  of  holes,  then  purl  2  rounds,  knit  1 
round.  Next  round:  *  over,  narrow,  knit  3,  repeat  from  *  knit  to  end  of 
round.  This  completes  the  fancy  pattern  on  top  of  mitten.  First  round :  knit 
and  second  round  purl,  and  repeat  first  and  second  rounds  till  there  are  18 
ridges.  37th  round:  *  knit  7,  narrow,  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round.  38th 
round:  knit  and  purl  39th  round.  Knit  40th  round  and  purl  41st  round. 
42nd  round :  *  knit  5,  narrow^  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round.  43rd  round 
knit,  and  knit  and  purl  44th  round.  45th:  *  knit  3,  narrow,  repeat  from 
*  to  end  of  round.  Break  off  wool  and  draw  through  all  the  stitches  left, 
sew  firmly  with  white  wool.  Crochet  a  picot  on  top  of  mitten  and  draw 
ribbon  through  holes  at  wrist,  to  tie.     Make  other  mitten  to  correspond. 


CHILD'S  MITTENS 

{Courtesy  of  S.  B.  &  B.  W.  Fleisher,  Incorporated) 

2  Skeins  Dresden  Saxony 
4  Steel  Needles  No.  14 

Begin  with  40  stitches.  Knit  2,  plain  and  2  purl  for  4  inches  for  wrist- 
band. Knit  4  rows  plain,  knit  18,  widen  1,  knit  2,  widen  1,  knit  18.  Knit 
18,  widen  1,  knit  4,  widen  1,  knit  18,  and  continue  in  this  way  until  you  have 
16  stitches  between  the  widenings.  This  widening  is  for  the  thumb.  Take 
on  a  separate  needle.  Put  all  other  stitches  on  1  needle,  and  knit  20  rows 
plain.  Narrow  1  in  every  row,  on  each  end  and  in  the  middle  of  needle, 
until  you  have  3  stitches  left,  bind  off  and  sew  up. 

To  finish  Thumb.  —  Knit  15  rows,  pull  your  thread  through  stitches, 
pull  together,  and  sew  up. 


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CHILD'S  SOCKS— Illustrated 

2  Ounces  3-Fold  Saxony 

4  Steel  Needles  No.  16  or  No.  17 

Cast  on  78  stitches.  Knit  2,  purl  2,  till  ribbing  measures  2f  inches. 
(About  44  or  45  rounds.)  Knit  1  round  plain,  purling  the  last  stitch  of  the 
third  needle  together  with  the  first  stitch  of  the  following  needle  as  you  finish 
the  round.  This  makes  the  seam  stitch  and  is  to  be  purled  in  each  round. 
Knit  20  rounds  plain,  purling  the  seam  stitch.  21  st  round:  *  knit  2,  knit 
2  together,  knit  plain  till  within  5  stitches  of  the  end,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the 
slipped  stitch  over  the  knitted  one,  knit  2,  purl  the  seam  stitch.  Knit  5 
rounds  plain*.  Repeat  between  the  *  *  5  times,  or  until  you  have  65  stitches 
on  the  three  needles.     Knit  20  rounds  plain.     This  makes  the  ankle. 

The  Heel  —  On  the  first  needle,  which  should 
have  19  stitches,  knit  17  stitches  and  slip  the 
remaining  2  stitches  on  to  the  second  needle; 
turn  the  work  and  slip  the  first  stitch,  purl  16, 
knit  1,  purl  17.  This  should  leave  35  stitches  on 
the  needle  to  make  the  heel.  Divide  the  re- 
maining stitches  equally  upon  2  needles  (there 
should  be  15  on  each  needle),  and  leave  them  for 
the  present.  Beginning  with  the  needle  contain- 
ing 35  stitches,  *  slip  1,  knit  16,  purl  1,  knit  17. 
Slip  1,  purl  16,  knit  1,  purl  17  *.  Repeat  between 
*  *  12  times,  which  should  give  28  rows  and 
completes  the  flap  of  the  heel. 

To  turn  the  Heel — Knit  20,  slip  1,  knit 
1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over  the  knitted  one, 
knit  1,  turn;  slip  1,  purl  6,  purl  2  together, 
purl  1,  turn;  slip  1,  knit  7,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass 
the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  1,  turn;  slip  1, 
purl  8,  purl  2  together,  purl  1,  turn,  slip  1,  knit  9,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the 
slipped  stitch  over,  knit  1,  turn;  slip  1,  purl  10,  purl  2  together,  purl  1, 
turn;  slip  1,  knit  11,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  1,  turn; 
slip  1,  purl  12,  purl  2  together,  purl  1,  turn;  slip  1,  knit  13,  slip  1,  knit  1, 
pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  1,  turn;  slip  1,  purl  14,  purl  2  together, 
purl  1,  turn;  slip  1,  knit  15,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  1, 
turn;  slip  1,  purl  16,  purl  2  together,  purl  1,  turn;  slip  1,  knit  17,  slip  1, 
knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  1,  turn;  slip  1,  purl  18,  purl  2  to- 
gether, purl  1,  turn;   This  should  leave  21  stitches  on  the  needle. 

Gussets  —  Knit  these  21  stitches  plain,  and  on  the  same  needle  pick 


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up  15  stitches  along  the  left-hand  side  of  the  flap,  knitting  each  stitch  as 
you  pick  it  up ;  knit  the  30  stitches  on  the  instep  needle ;  and  on  the  third 
needle  pick  up  15  stitches  on  the  right  hand  side  of  the  heel-flap,  knitting 
each  stitch  as  you  pick  it  up,  and  also  on  to  this  needle  knit  11  stitches  from 
the  first  needle.  You  should  then  have  25  stitches  on  the  first  needle,  30 
on  the  second,  and  26  on  the  third.  Knit  1  round  plain.  *  On  first  needle 
knit  plain  until  within  3  stitches  of  the  end  of  the  needle,  knit  2  together, 
knit  1,  knit  across  second  needle,  on  third  needle  knit  1,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass 
the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  plain  to  end  of  round.  Ivnit  1  round  plain  *. 
Repeat  between  *  *  till  you  have  15  stitches  on  the  first  needle,  30  on  the 
second,  and  16  on  the  third,  —  61  in  all.  Knit  25  to  30  plain  rounds  for 
foot-length. 

To  make  the  Toe.  *  Knit  to  within  3  stitches  of  the  end  of  the  first  needle, 
knit  2  together,  knit  1 ;  on  second  needle  knit  1,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  slipped 
stitch  over,  knit  to  within  3  stitches  of  the  end,  knit  2  together,  knit  1 ;  on 
third  needle,  knit  1,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  to  end  of 
round.  Knit  1  round  plain  *.  Repeat  between  *  *  until  you  have  6  stitches 
on  the  first  needle,  12  on  the  second,  and  7  on  the  third.  Bind  off,  turn  the 
sock  wrong  side  out,  and  sew  up  securely. 


BOYS'  SOCKS— 14  Years— Illustrated 

4  Ounces  3-Ply  Fingering 
4  Steel  Needles  No.  14 

Cast  on  70  stitches.  Rib  for  3^  inches  in  rows  of  knit  1,  purl  1.  Knit 
plain  rounds  to  make  the  leg,  or  it  may  be  plain  knitting,  no  narrowing. 

To  make  the  Heel.  Put  40  stitches  on  one  needle  for  the  heel,  and  15 
on  each  of  the  other  two  needles  to  leave  for  the  instep.  On  the  heel  needle 
alternately  knit  and  purl  for  38  rows,  slipping  the  end  stitch  every  time. 

To  close  the  heel,  1st  row  plain,  2d  row  knit  15,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass 
the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  6,  knit  2  together,  knit  1,  turn;  slip  1,  purl  8, 
purl  2  together,  purl  1,  turn;  slip  1,  knit  9,  knit  2  together,  knit  1,  turn; 
slip  1,  purl  10,  purl  2  together,  purl  1,  turn;  slip  1,  knit  11,  knit  2  to- 
gether, knit  2  together,  knit  1,  turn;  slip  1,  purl  12,  purl  2  together,  purl 
1,  turn:  slip  1,  knit  13,  knit  2  together,  knit  1,  turn;  slip  1,  purl  14,  purl 
2  together,  purl  1,  turn;  slip  1,  knit  15,  knit  2  together,  knit  1,  turn;  *  slip 
1,  purl  16,  purl  2  together,  turn;  slip  1,  knit  16,  knit  2  together,  turn;  repeat 
from  *  until  the  heel  stitches  are  all  in  one  needle,  narrowing  in  the  center  of 
the  last  row  to  reduce  the  number  of  stitches  to  16.  Pick  up  20  stitches 
along  the  side  of  the  heel-flap,  knitting  them  as  you  pick  them  up,  then 
knit  across  the  instep,  taking  the  30  stitches  on  to  one  needle,  pick  up  and 


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knit  20  stitches  from  the  second  side  of  the  heel-flap,  and  knit  off  on  to 
this  third  needle  8  stitches  from  the  heel-needle.  The  number  of  stitches 
on  the  2  side  needles  will  now  be  equal,  but  the  stitches  counted  together 
will  exceed  the  number  on  the  instep  needle. 

To  make  the  Gussets  —  Beginning  on  the 
first  foot  needle,  knit  1  round  plain.  2nd 
round:  knit  24,  knit  2  together,  knit  2,  knit 
instep  needle  plain,  knit  2,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass 
the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  24.  Knit  1  round 
plain.  4th  round:  knit  23,  knit  2  together, 
knit  2,  knit  instep  needle  plain,  knit  2,  slip  1, 
knitl,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  23. 
Knit  1  round  plain.  6th  round:  knit  22,  knit 
2  together,  knit  2,  knit  instep  needle  plain, 
knit  2,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch 
over,  knit  22.  Knit  1  round  plain.  8th 
round:  knit  21,  knit  2  together,  knit  2, 
knit  instep  needle  plain,  knit  2,  slip  1, 
knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit 
21.  Knit  1  row  plain.  10th  round:  knit 
20,  knit  2  together,  knit  2,  knit  instep 
needle  plain,  knit  2,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass 
slipped  stitch  over,  knit  20.  Knit  1  round 
plain.  12th  round :  knit  19,  knit  2  together,  knit  2,  knit  instep  needle  plain, 
knit  2,  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  19.  Knit  1  round  plain. 
14th  round:  knit  18,  knit  2  together,  knit  2,  knit  instep  needle  plain,  knit  2, 
slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  18.  Knit  1  round  plain. 
16th  round:  knit  17,  knit  2  together,  knit  2,  knit  instep  needle  plain,  knit 
2,  slip  1,  knit  1,  lift  the  slipped  stitch  o^•er,  knit  17.  There  should  now  be 
70  stitches  in  the  round.  Knit  plain  rounds  until  the  foot  measures  7| 
inches  from  the  back  of  the  heel,  then  knit  5  rounds  plain. 

To  make  the  Toe — *  Slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  5, 
repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round.  Knit  5  rounds  plain.  *  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass 
the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  4,  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round.  Knit  4  rounds 
plain.  *  Slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  the  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  3,  repeat  from  *  to 
end  of  round.  Knit  3  rounds  plain.  *  Slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  slipped  stitch 
over,  knit  2,  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round.  Knit  2  rounds  plain.  *  slip  1, 
knit  1 ,  pass  slipped  stitch  over,  knit  1 ,  repeat  from  *  to  end  of  round.  Knit  1 
round  plain.  *  slip  1,  knit  1,  pass  slipped  stitch  over,  repeat  from  *  to  end 
of  round.  Knit  1  round  plain.  Run  wool  through  the  remaining  stitches, 
and  fasten  securely. 


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CHILD'S  f-LENGTH  SOCK,  WITH  SCOTCH  TOP 

4  To  6  Years 

2  Ounces  of  3-Ply  Fingering 

4  Steel  Knitting  Needles  No.  17,  Pointed  at  Both  Ends 

Set  up  73  stitches  (24  each  on  3  needles)  knit  9  rounds  plain.  10th 
round:  *  Bring  the  wool  forward  as  in  purling  and  knit  2  together  repeat 
from  *  then  knit  to  end  of  round.  Knit  11th  round  plain  and  continue  for  8 
rounds.  20th  round :  fold  over  the  set  up  round  of  knitting  on  inside,  it  must 
exactly  meet  the  last  round.  Knit  the  1  stitch  of  the  19th  round  and  1st 
set  up  stitch  together;  2nd  stitch  of  19th  round  and  2nd  set  up  stitch  to- 
gether and  continue  all  around.  This  makes  a  hem  and  the  10th  round 
forms  a  scalloped  edge.  Great  care  must  be  taken  to  get  1st  and  last  rounds 
even.  Now  knit  3  rounds  plain  and  the  24th  to  the  48th  round  (inclusive) 
also  knit  plain.  Work  in  ribbing  on  49th  round  by  knitting  3  and  purling  1 
alternately  and  continue  to  rib  76  rounds  like  49th  round.  The  next  round 
work  the  ribbing  as  far  as  the  4th  plain  rib  on  the  3rd  needle;  of  this  rib 
knit  the  first  2  stitches  together,  knit  1,  purl  1  (for  the  seam  stitch),  knit  1, 
slip  1,  knit  1,  draw  the  slipped  stitch  over  and  then  work  the  rest  of  the 
round  as  usual.  Knit  the  next  3  rounds  without  decreasing  and  after  every 
3rd  round  knit  together  the  3rd  and  2nd  stitches  before  the  seam  stitch  and 
the  2nd  and  3rd  stitches  after  it.  You  should  have  16  stitches  on  the  needle. 
Now  work  24  more  rounds  of  ribbing  without  decreasing  and  divide  the 
stitches  so  as  to  have  15  stitches  before  the  seam  and  16  after  it;  making  32 
in  all.  The  other  2  needles  should  each  have  16  stitches.  Ivnit  these  32 
stitches  on  the  back  needle;  turn  the  work  and  purl  1  row  and  knit  1  row 
alternately,  until  you  have  12  rows  of  these  stitches. 

To  Work  Heel — Knit  2  together  at  the  beginning  and  end  of  every 
plain  row  until  you  have  12  stitches  left.  In  every  following  row  pick  up 
the  next  stitch  down  the  side  after  the  last  worked  stitch  on  the  needle  and 
knit  or  purl,  according  to  the  row,  till  all  the  stitches  are  taken  up  and  the 
heel  is  closed.  On  reaching  top  of  12  row  pick  up  the  stitches  down  the 
side  of  these  rows.  Go  on  ribbing  as  usual  on  the  2  other  needles;  pick  up 
the  stitches  at  side  of  12  following  rows  then  knit  heel  round  to  the  front 
ribbing.     Continue  this  ribbing  until  toe  is  reached. 

For  the  Instep  —  Decrease  at  each  side  of  heel  every  other  row  by 
knitting  together  2  stitches  after  the  last  purl  rib.  Knit  the  heel  except 
the  last  2  stitches  before  the  first  purled  rib;  slip  the  1st  of  these,  knit  the 
next  stitch  and  draw  slipped  stitch  over.  Go  on  decreasing  until  the  stitches 
on  the  heel  needle  are  reduced  to  32  as  they  were  in  the  ankle  before  begin- 


KHAKI  KNITTING         BOOK 


43 


ning  the  heel.     Knit  30  rounds  plain  knitting  on  sole  and  ribbing  on  front 
of  foot.     After  this  continue  ribbing  and  do  plain  knitting. 

To  Shape  Toe  —  In  every  other  round  decrease  at  beginning  of  right- 
hand  sole  needle  and  at  end  of  left-hand  sole  needle;  also  at  each  end  of 
front  needle.  Knit  2  together,  knit  1.  Repeat  these  2  decreasings  on  the 
front  needles.  When  you  have  reduced  the  stitches  to  8  on  the  sole  and 
ront,  put  needles  together  and  cast  ofT  the  stitches.  Be  sure  to  carry  end 
of  wool  to  wrong  side  of  a  wool  needle,  and  fasten  by  running  it  in  and  out 
before  cutting  off. 


CROCHETED  AND  KNITTED  AMBULANCE  OR  HOS- 
PITAL BLANKETS 

{Courtesy  of  Mrs.  Horace  Leeds) 

The  Ambulance  or  Hospital  blankets  can  be  made  up  of  all  colors  of 
wool,  several  colors  in  one  block  or  plain  blocks.  The  idea  is  to  use  up  wool 
left  from  garments  made  of  bright  colors.  The  Cross  and  Flag  centres  were 
designed  by  Mrs.  Leeds. 

CROCHET  BLANKET  WITH  CROSS  IN  CENTRE 

56  by  78  Inches 

4-Fold  Wool,  4  Lbs. 
Bone  Hook  No.  5 

Single  crochet  8  strips — 7  inches  wide — 56  inches.  Length  per  strip — 
78.  Sew  strips  together  on  right  side  with  black  patent  thread.  Single 
crochet  each  seam  with  black  4-Fold  wool.  Finish  edge  with  small  shell 
having  5  double  crochet  in  each  shell. 

Crocheted  blocks — 6|  by  6|  inches. — 108  blocks.  Cross  in  centre 
crocheted  in  one  piece  is  equal  to  5  blocks.  5  strips  of  9  blocks  each  above 
the  cross.  4  strips  of  9  blocks  each  below  the  cross.  4  blocks  in  each  strip 
to  right  and  left  above  and  below  center  of  cross.  3  blocks  each  side  of 
center  of  cross.  Sew  blocks  in  strips  on  right  side  with  black  patent  thread. 
Single  crochet  each  seam  with  4  black  fold  wool.     Edge  with  small  shell. 

KNITTED  BLOCKS  FOR  BLANKETS,  5^  by  6^ 

No.  5  Knitting  Needles 

Join  and  finish  same  as  in  directions  for  crocheted  blanket,  cut  a  piece  of 
cardboard  measuring  6|  by  6|  inches  and  knit  blocks  or  crochet  blocks  to 
fit  cardboard.  I  find  it  is  the  safest  way  to  measure  correctly  as  everyone 
does  not  knit  or  crochet  alike. 


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KNITTED  BLANKET  WITH  AMERICAN  FLAG 

CENTRE 

{Courtesy  of  Airs.  Horace  Leeds) 

2  Amber  or  Bone  Knitting  Needles  No.  5 
4-Fold  Wool  3f  Pounds 

Flag  Measure:    18  inches  wide  —  101  stitches 
12  inches  Long —  67  ribs. 

Blanket  required  84  blocks  6|  by  6h  inches,  and  Flag  in  the  center, 
using  4  strips  of  9  blocks  each  above,  and  4  strips  of  9  blocks  each  below  the 
flag.  Two  strips  3  blocks  each  on  each  side  of  Flag  making  6  blocks  each 
side  of  Flag. 

FLAG 

Blue  block  6|  by  8  inches  —  43  stitches,  35  ribs,  48  stars. 

Red  strip  1  58  stitches  6  ribs. 

White  strip  2  58  stitches  5  ribs. 

Red  strip  3  58  stitches  5  ribs. 

White  strip  4  58  stitches  5  ribs. 

Red  strip  5  58  stitches  5  ribs. 

White  strip  6  58  stitches  5  ribs. 

Red  strip  7  58  stitches  5  ribs. 

White  strip  8  101  stitches  5  ribs. 

Red  strip  9  101  stitches  5  ribs. 

White  strip  10  101  stitches  5  ribs. 

Red  strip  11  101  stitches  5  ribs. 

White  strip  12  101  stitches  5  ribs. 

Red  strip  13  101  stitches  6  ribs. 


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